Cambodia Non-elective placement

Outgoing non-elective University of Sydney students to Cambodia

Number of places: Up to two University of Sydney students will be nominated to represent the Faculty under this scheme.

Institution: These placements are coordinated by the National Paediatric Hospital (in association with our partner the University of Health Sciences) in Phnom Penh.

They may also be opportunities to link with other organisations that we have less formal links with, such as, the Angkor Hospital for Children and New Hope Cambodia, Both are in Siem Reap.

Language: Students applying to go to Cambodia under this program should consider undertaking some language training in Khmer. Some language competency would be helpful for your placement but not essential. Information on language courses available through the University of Sydney can be found at our Resources pages.

Duration: These placements are usually for four weeks duration.

Other: Students will need to fund their own accommodation and travel expenses.

Please refer to the Impressions section of this site for student experiences from previous years. We will add to the Impressions section of this site as student stories are submitted. Interested students are advised to check this section for updates.

Applying: Please consult these pages for details on applying for a placement and scholarship support.

Resources: Our resources pages provide some valuable material on your health and safety and on some of the medical conditions and environments you may come across while on your placement.

General enquiries for University of Sydney students:

Rhondda Glasson
Executive Officer
Học Mãi - Australia VietNam Medical Foundation
Office for Global Health
Sydney Medical School
Email:

Academic-related enquiries for University of Sydney students:

Professor Merrilyn Walton
Associate Dean (International)
Sydney Medical School
Email: