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Healthcare and Medical Program in Ecuador
by: Love Volunteers
This important project was created to help provide vital medical treatment to vulnerable residents in Quito. The placement is in a large public hospital, where volunteers shadow and observe doctors and other medical staff delivering free healthcare services to the local people. Open to both students and experienced professionals, the program offers a wonderful opportunity to understand the day-to-...
This important project was created to help provide vital medical treatment to vulnerable residents in Quito. The placement is in a large public hospital, where volunteers shadow and observe doctors and other medical staff delivering free healthcare services to the local people. Open to both students and experienced professionals, the program offers a wonderful opportunity to understand the day-to-day practice of medicine in Ecuador. Volunteers rotate weekly through different departments, allowing them to gain insight into the medical field's various aspects and challenges. The Medical Volunteering and Internship Program is ideal for med and pre-med students. Practitioners are also welcome, though they should understand that their capacity to contribute hands-on is limited and their role...
Program Highlights
Make a real difference to the people of Quito.
Provide healthcare to those who need it most.
Improve the health and long-term well-being of the residents in Quito.
Gain an unforgettable experience in Ecuador's medical field while supplying much-needed labor force in a busy public hospital.
Explore the natural beauty of Ecuador during trips and excursions.
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Quick Details
- Quito, Ecuador
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Drug & Alcohol Recovery
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
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- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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My experience was everything that I imagined it to be and more
by: Jaroslava PopovaProgram: Healthcare and Medical Program in EcuadorDear future volunteer, I am glad that you are thinking about joining the Love Volunteers team as they are everything that you are looking for. If you are looking for a responsible, organized, positive, safe, and creative team then Love Volunteers is the way to go. Let me go a little more into details. I decided to go to Ecuador, Quito and do a Medical Internship as I wanted to see what it was like to work as a doctor/nurse and diagnose patients, work with limited technology, watch opera...
Hi Jaroslava,<br/><br/>Wow, what an amazing endorsement of this program! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences with other volunteers. We're so pleased you had such an amazing time and it was our absolute pleasure to play a sm...
Program Details
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Locations
- Quito, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Drug & Alcohol Recovery
- Health
- Health Care
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Other
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