Abstract
Working in low- and lower-middle-income countries offers significant professional and personal benefits for urologists from high-income nations. These experiences foster valuable skills that can be brought back and applied within the UK healthcare system. Practising in resource-limited settings enhances communication across cultural boundaries, encourages adaptability in clinical decision-making, and promotes creative use of limited resources. In addition, the experience nurtures essential leadership qualities such as structured teaching, diplomatic collaboration, and a strong sense of ethical and global responsibility. These lessons cultivate humility, inclusivity, and accountability, qualities that enrich patient care and strengthen teamwork within the NHS.
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