For those practising or aspiring to practice physiotherapy/ medicine, this internship is an incredible opportunity, which will help you appreciate the challenges faced in developing countries around medical care. As a physiotherapy intern, you’ll shadow registered physiotherapists and may take part in physio sessions for adults and children, depending on prior experience and skils. The majority of work will be observation based (unless already qualified), which allows a great opportunity to gain valuable first hand knowledge, giving your resume that extra advantage!
The rehabilitaion clinic can be understaffed or lacking in sufficient amount of medical professionals. You will be able to witness how the physio’s at the clinic cope and handle the limited recourses. This can be an eye opening experience.
There will not be any hands-on work unless you are experienced. If not, then most of your learning will mainly be through observation. Many options are available for volunteers depending on your skill level. You’ll spend the first couple days observing and being assessed for your experience level which will be discussed and agreed to with the prefessionals at the clinic, in order to assess your daily tasks.
Cultural Introduction
The first week of your internship will included an introduction to the local culture, customs, dos and don’ts. During the first 3 days from Monday to Wednesday, you will be introduced to the cultural norms of Nepal and learn what to expect during your internship. Not only will you get to learn about the language and lifestyle, our local coordinator will show you around the city and will give you tips and tricks you must know when in Nepal.
From Thursday to Friday on your first week, you will receive an academic introduction session before the internship. During these sessions, a professional supervisor will educate you about the local situation and developments surrounding the industry/field in which the internship takes place and prepares the you for the local work environment/culture.
What’s included
- Guaranteed internship placement with an assigned project and a professional work environment
- Guaranteed English language speaking person in the working environment plus a local language when applicable
- Pre-internship personal learning goal and competencies assessment
- Guidance, Supervision and on the job training
- Guaranteed 25+ working hours per week
- Frequent (bi-weekly/monthly) feedback and progress sessions with the hosting company/organization
- Welcome and pick-up at the airport
- Accommodation close to the workplace with a comfortable environment
- A mandatory introduction week consisting of an intro into the local culture and customs as well as an introduction into the internship placement
- Breakfast and dinner provided. Lunch will be at the project and interns are required to arrange it by themselves.
- 24-hour local support
*Please try and give us 8 weeks notice before you book, so we can check availability with the local team.
Location
Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal, is an incredible place! The contrast of decaying buildings, smell of incense, street sellers, historic temples and incredible mountain views will invigorate your senses and keep you inspired to learn more about the amazing history and culture. For several hundred years, Kathmandu was one of three rival royal cities, along with Bhaktapur and Patan. The highlight of Kathmandu has long been Durbar Square, the largest of the palace squares in the three royal cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Temples and monuments of varying shapes, sizes, styles, and faiths can be found here. This small, mountain-sheltered valley is the historical centre of Nepal, a place where kingdoms rose and fell, where palaces and temples were built and rebuilt, and where Nepali art and culture was developed and refined.
