Medicine Volunteering in Mexico

Medical and healthcare placements in Mexico are some of the most rewarding programs. Volunteer as a medical or healthcare professional in Oaxaca, Mexico, to build your resume for when you return home. Adelante Abroad can place both students and university graduates. Keep in mind that some positions may require previous experience in the medical field. All Adelante volunteers will improve their Spanish in a 2-week language course at the beginning of the program. This will help both in and out of the workplace. From there, the volunteers will dive into their internship. Program placement is based on experience and interests. Volunteer candidates might get the opportunity to work in dental and medical clinics, providing low-cost healthcare to local communities. Other placements include companies providing emergency ambulance services or even with the Red Cross. More advanced and fluent Spanish speakers can get the opportunity to work in research labs.

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Program formerly known as "Cultural Crossroads in Health in Oaxaca, Mexico." Oaxaca, where CFHI students can explore a different culture and way of life while learning about the region's healthcare system through clinical rotations, is truly a crossroads where different cultures and healthcare practices intersect. Oaxaca City, one of the most unique cities in Mexico, is steeped in history, tradition, and the influences of a vibrant indigenous culture. Students will be immersed in the region's language and rich culture while learning about contemporary social issues facing the local population. Oaxaca is one of the poorest states in Mexico, and many of its inhabitants, especially those of the large indigenous population in rural areas, have limited access to even rudimentary healthcare services. Participants will be exposed to various elements of Oaxacan healthcare: public and private, urban and rural.

This internship provides fieldwork experience in a Latin American healthcare setting. Interns should have taken upper-level courses in their field and have an intermediate level of Spanish. This program will develop language skills and medical vocabulary and will provide insight into the cultural similarities and differences between Mexican and American healthcare systems. Qualifications * Must be at least 18-30 years old * Must have at least an intermediate level of English and Spanish * Must have a flexible and positive attitude * Must be accepting of other cultures * Must be willing to learn * Must commit to fulfilling job duties for the entire duration of the program * Must obtain a valid Passport to participate