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Medical Assistants

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4 - 20 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Join a professional healthcare setting and observe real medical procedures.
  • Shadow doctors in government, private, and community hospitals.
  • Engage in cultural immersion with guided city tours and local insights.

Highlights

  • Join a professional healthcare setting and observe real medical procedures.
  • Shadow doctors in government, private, and community hospitals.
  • Engage in cultural immersion with guided city tours and local insights.
  • Receive mentorship from experienced medical professionals.
  • Enhance your resume with international medical experience.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    An opportunity to experience the Nepalese Health Sector and increase your medical speciality skills.

    Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, yet one of the richest in terms of culture and heritage. With snow capped mountains, Buddhist monasteries and vibrant people it is an amazing place to spend time in and call home.

    The aim of the Medical Internship programme is to provide general ...

    About the program

    Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, yet one of the richest in terms of culture and heritage. With snow capped mountains, Buddhist monasteries and vibrant people it is an amazing place to spend time in and call home.

    The aim of the Medical Internship programme is to provide general medical, community healthcare, and to promote health education to a local community in Nepal. If you are a medical/nursing student or a healthcare professional, you can contribute directly to your chosen specialization, including: gynaecology, paediatrician, general medicine, nursing, emergency, pharmacy, occupational therapy, dentistry, etc.

    We offer On-the-Job and field Placement Training for international academic groups, pre-med and individuals. We can provide more than one placement during your stay. The placements will be in different areas of the country including Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Parbat and Lamjung districts. Most of our health centers are located in villages.

    Typical day

    Our health centre is based on the universal principles of Primary Health Care. It means the health centre provides an integrated approach of essential health care. For example;

    • General Health: services that include general OPD, community mental health clinic, community oral health clinic, community ...

    Typical day

    Our health centre is based on the universal principles of Primary Health Care. It means the health centre provides an integrated approach of essential health care. For example;

    • General Health: services that include general OPD, community mental health clinic, community oral health clinic, community TB DOTS services, pharmacy, emergency, minor surgical procedure, clinical laboratory under health micro-insurance scheme.
    • MCH and Rh services: vaccinations, family planning, well-baby clinic, ANC/PNC, birthing centre, out-reach MCH clinics.
    • Nutrition services: Direct Weighting Scale clinic, routine child growth monitoring, nutrition education, rehabilitation for malnutrition cases, home based malnutrition follow up, production, promotion and marketing of Super Flour.
    • School health activities: Oral health services, reproductive health education and awareness.
    • Environmental health services.
    • Short-term training for community volunteers, and health professionals.
    • Internship and field placement training for students and professionals. If you want to do a public health survey, it would also be possible. Please discuss your ideas and requirements with us.
    • Management of health care delivery system of Nepal.
    • Operational approach of cost effective rural health care system.
    • Approach of rural community mobilization for sustainability of health care.

    Free-time activities

    In addition to this placement, we have partnered with Intrepid Travel to offer this exciting additional trip to add some travel & adventure to your internship. You would be able to include this trip before or after your placement.

    Climb Annapurna!

    Trek through the incredible Annapurna region and be ...

    Free-time activities

    In addition to this placement, we have partnered with Intrepid Travel to offer this exciting additional trip to add some travel & adventure to your internship. You would be able to include this trip before or after your placement.

    Climb Annapurna!

    Trek through the incredible Annapurna region and be awed by the Nepalese Himalayas. These snow-capped peaks, mist-shrouded valleys, isolated communities and remote monasteries will inspire those with a bold spirit and a yearning for a definitive nature experience. Reach altitudes of more than 5,000 m, discover the ancestral traditions of the local people and immerse yourself completely in the spectacular mountain wilderness of the Annapurna Circuit.

    • Trek to isolated monasteries
    • Kick back in Pokhara’s lakeside cafes
    • Experience mountain culture and traditions
    • Soak up breathtaking Himalayan scenery
    • Meet the cheeky inhabitants of the ‘Monkey Temple’ in colourful Kathmandu
    • Be welcomed by Bandipur’s friendly locals
    • Complete the challenging Annapurna Circuit
    Your trip

    Transport
    Minibus

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (4 nts), Teahouse (17 nts)

    What’s Included
    An experienced regional tour guide plus the services of local guides at some sites. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated.

    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 (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    Medicine at University level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    able to work at high altitude, reasonable physical fitness

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Project Fee includes food, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, in-country support and project activities.

    Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

    You will be met at Kathmandu International Airport by a project representative and taken to the HQ in Kathmandu for a week’s orientation, cultural immersion and basic language course. You will then be taken to your chosen project location to commence your placement.

    Accommodation

    You will be placed with a local host family. They will provide you with 2 meals a day (vegetarian options available), a shared bathroom, clothes washing facilities, and you will not be further than 30 minutes walk from your place of work.

    Private rooms are available for an additional $100 per week.

    Food & Beverages

    The typical Nepalese meal is ‘daal, bhaat, tarkaari’ (lentil soup, rice and vegetables) also other food like noodles, ‘roti’ (flat round bread) and different kinds of seasonal fruits and vegetables are eaten. You will eat the same food as the family everyday.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Nepal. 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 Nepal provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

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

    Details on arrival

    Project is on-going, and you can join at any time, depending upon availability.
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $630 per week 4 - 20 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 20 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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    Location

    Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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