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Medical, Healthcare and Nursing Work Experience in India
Our medical program provides a comprehensive insight into the medical system of India with immense learning opportunities. This caters to medical and nursing participants of all levels (enrolled at Medical School or University already) or pre-med students (planning to start medical school)—from beginners in Year 1 who have an interest (but no experience) in the field to advanced 5th-year students ...
Our medical program provides a comprehensive insight into the medical system of India with immense learning opportunities. This caters to medical and nursing participants of all levels (enrolled at Medical School or University already) or pre-med students (planning to start medical school)—from beginners in Year 1 who have an interest (but no experience) in the field to advanced 5th-year students looking for specific specializations, we have all the bases covered. Kerala, South India, where this medical elective or internship program is based, is a state that has a reputation for having India's best public healthcare and medical services, which is remarkable. In recent decades, however, the dependence on public health care has declined substantially, and private hospitals are now more p...
Program Highlights
Live in the charming town of Fort Kochi (in Cochin) during this medical placement, with your placement taking place at a private hospital in Ernakulam.
Gain exposure across a range of wards, including General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiology, Emergency, Anaesthesiology, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, and more, if you're a university student.
Observe a wide range of cases and patient types during this experience; it's essential to note that it's mainly observation-based.
Receive support from various consultants in the various units as a medical or nursing participant.
Participate in community healthcare workshops and seize the opportunity to engage.
Quick Details
- Cochin, India
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Medicine
- Nursing
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- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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I'm very satisfied with this project
by: Veronica Gonzalez MendezProgram: Medical, Healthcare and Nursing Work Experience in IndiaI'm very satisfied with this project. It gave me a great perspective and lots of knowledge in how Kerala manages health in citizens. Accommodation was great. Food was excellent, always hot and ready when needed. The trasport was also nice.
I was very much satisfied with the project I chose
by: Von Marie Tomes IrizamyProgram: Medical, Healthcare and Nursing Work Experience in IndiaI was very much satisfied with the project I chose. I got to see new ways to treat patients (pt) while also getting to know the culture around here. I will miss being here. The room, beds, bathrooms and common areas were wonderful. Couldn't ask for a better place to have stayed. Unfortunately, I only ate breakfast in the house, but I can say that It was delicious. The taxi driver was friendly, plus tuktuks and Uber were lifesavers.
A wonderful experience
by: Robert Macauley - CharlotteProgram: Medical, Healthcare and Nursing Work Experience in IndiaWe had an absolutely remarkable time with Rainbow Voluntours. We were looking for a family volunteering opportunity and came across them in a web search. The director, Ridhi, was invariably thoughtful and responsive in our correspondence, listening to what we were looking for and matching us with a perfect situation. Our family of 6 (four kids, ages 5-13) would be teaching in a school and an after-school program, and I was worried that it would either be too much (i.e., "Here's your class for...
Program Details
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Locations
- Cochin, India
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-3 Months
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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