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  • Good Health And Well-Being

Clinic Medical Internship

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Hands on learning experiences
  • Meet other interns and volunteers from around the world.
  • Improve your Spanish

Highlights

  • Hands on learning experiences
  • Meet other interns and volunteers from around the world.
  • Improve your Spanish
  • Explore the mesmerizing natural wonders of Costa Rica
  • Add experience to your resume
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Gain real world experience in Costa Rica shadowing doctors, nurses and medical staff!

    Costa Rica offers free healthcare to its citizens, but resources are limited and help is always needed. Participants work in small private and public clinics where interns can assist doctors in a variety of fields and procedures. Interns joining the medical program must have proven academic training ...

    About the program

    Costa Rica offers free healthcare to its citizens, but resources are limited and help is always needed. Participants work in small private and public clinics where interns can assist doctors in a variety of fields and procedures. Interns joining the medical program must have proven academic training in the medical field to apply. Nursing students are also welcome to apply. Basic Spanish is required to communicate with patients and staff. The level of responsibility given to the intern is tied to the intern's training and experience.

    Possible tasks:
    • Shadowing doctors in the treatment of patients
    • Helping sort medical supplies
    • Preparing medical equipment.
    • Helping in emergencies and field visits
    • Helping in health awareness workshops.
    Program Duration: 4-12 weeks
    Schedule: Two shifts are available, 7:30 am-12 pm and 2 pm 6 pm.Monday-Friday

    Typical day

    • 7 am : breakfast with host family
    • 7:30 am walk to project
    • 8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
    • 1pm: lunch time
    • 4pm: Project work time ends
    • 7 pm: Dinner with host family

    Typical day

    • 7 am : breakfast with host family
    • 7:30 am walk to project
    • 8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
    • 1pm: lunch time
    • 4pm: Project work time ends
    • 7 pm: Dinner with host family

    Free-time activities

    San Ramon is centrally located to many hikes around the area and well connected to other tourism hotspots like Monteverde and Arenal.
    There are various gyms and fitness centers around town where participants can exercise along with a couple of yoga studios.



    Free-time activities

    San Ramon is centrally located to many hikes around the area and well connected to other tourism hotspots like Monteverde and Arenal.
    There are various gyms and fitness centers around town where participants can exercise along with a couple of yoga studios.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    Medicial, nursing or health related major at Students or graduated level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, proof of health insurance and proof of academic training

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Accommodation: Host family, in private room with two meals per day
    • Participation in cultural activities.
    • On call support throughout the service.
    • Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
    • Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement.
    • Welcome at airport with transport.
    • Certificate of program completion.


    Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Airport pickup provided from  Juan Santa Maria International airport in San Jose.

    Transport takes about 2 hour or so.

    Accommodation

    Room in a host family with two meals per day.


    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast and Dinner


    Vegetarian diets can be accommodated. Other types of diet may require participant to cook for him/herself

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Arrival days are every Sunday except the last two Sundays of December.
    Orientation is held on Mondays.
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $372 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet
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    2024
    As part of my final year of my medical education, I wanted to explore a foreign country to experience different approaches to help people in ...
    Niklas Zollinger

    Clinic Medical Internship

    Location

    Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > San Ramon de Alajuela

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