Continuous Improvement in International Clinical Education: Lessons Learned from Belize 2026
Continuous Improvement in International Clinical Education: Lessons Learned from Belize 2026 At Therapy Abroad, we believe that the quality of an international clinical education program is determined not only by what happens during the experience, but also by what happens after it ends. Every program generates valuable information. Students gain new skills. Faculty identify opportunities […]
International SLP Clinical Placements: Powerful Strategies to Transform Recruitment and Global Workforce Impact
International SLP clinical placements are no longer optional enhancements to speech-language pathology programs. They are becoming central to how departments recruit students, diversify cohorts, and prepare graduates for an increasingly global profession. Across the United States, SLP faculty and department chairs are navigating rising interest in international student enrollment, increasing demand for global clinical opportunities, […]
Why International Allied Health Placements Matter: Evidence, Ethics, and Impact
International allied health placements are reshaping how future clinicians learn, serve, and lead in a globalized health care environment. Across disciplines such as speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing, students who participate in international experiences consistently demonstrate stronger clinical reasoning, cultural humility, and professional identity development. At Therapy Abroad, international allied health placements […]
Physical Therapy in Belize: An Interview on Impact, Learning, and Connection Through Therapy Abroad
Physical therapy in Belize offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical education, cultural humility, and meaningful community engagement. In many parts of Belize, individuals recovering from stroke, injury, or chronic illness face limited access to rehabilitation services. Through partnerships with local providers and community organizations, Therapy Abroad supports sustainable models of care while offering immersive […]
Study Abroad Outcomes for OT, PT and SLP Students & Professionals: Employment, Resilience and Beyond
Introduction Study abroad programs have long been championed in higher education as transformative experiences, offering students opportunities to engage in different cultures, languages, health-care systems, and global perspectives. For students in allied health fields such as occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech- language pathology (SLP), the potential benefits of study abroad may extend […]