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 […]
Meet Our Student Ambassador – Ashley Long
Ashley Long, a third-year occupational therapy student from Widener University, recently visited Belize for one week accompanied by Widener University faculty and second year students. Ashley previously joined therapy abroad on a trip to Dominica and returned to Belize after wanting more experience with Therapy Abroad. By Ashley Long This summer, I had the privilege […]