Why I took an NHS career break to travel the world

Six months into his year-long travels, Kai Chi reflects on his decision to take time out of his training programme and offers advice to those considering the same.

Kai Chi and dog

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Kai Chi

Kai Chi is 39 years old and a urology ST6. Originally a musician, he switched to the sciences at university for his BSc and MSc before completing graduate entry medicine, which included spending two years in Cyprus and two years in Israel. His wife Ana is an NHS obs and gynae nurse, and they have a dog called Kevin. They both share a passion for travelling, hiking and food.

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