Trip Highlights
- A rewarding learning opportunity for medical students to get international work exposure and guidance under professionals working in major hospitals in Delhi
- Opportunity to choose to work in different departments in a hospital
- Learn valuable skills and knowledge by shadowing medical professiona
- Learn local language, understand Indian culture and travel around the country
- Visit Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India Gate and explore the bustling city of Delhi
Overview
Overview
The Medical Internship in India will be a highly valuable experience for international students studying medicine and nursing as they get to gain valuable international exposure. Under our specialized medical internship, students will gain insights into new techniques and be able to clearly distinguish yourself from your peers. The Medical Internship assignment takes place in a large hospital placement in South Delhi area in close proximity to some of the best areas and markets in the city.
Interns are paired along with a doctor/nurse or medical professional during their time at the hospital. The internship is observation based and each intern shall shadow, observe and do basic assistance work in the hospital during the period of the internship/observership. Interns work at a full-service hospital placement which offers very good facilities and infrastructure for patient care and treatment.The observership program helps the students to develop skills and knowledge by observing the work of the medical and nursing team.
The List of departments where the interns can observe/shadow is as below:–
Department |
Details |
Clinical Rotation Medicine |
Will be exposed to Internal Medicine patients IPD systems, History taking, Medical Examination, medicine administration, patient communication, lab testing, CPRS, BCMA |
Clinical Rotation Pediatrics |
Will be exposed to Pediatric patients IPD systems, History taking, Medical Examination, medicine administration, patient communication, lab testing, CPRS, BCMA |
Clinical Rotation Obstetrics & Gynecology |
Will be exposed to OBGYN patients IPD systems, History taking, Medical Examination, medicine administration, patient communication, lab testing, CPRS, BCMA |
Clinical Rotation Surgery |
Will be exposed to General Surgery patients IPD systems, History taking, Medical Examination, medicine administration, patient communication, lab testing, CPRS, BCMA |
Clinical Rotation Medical Specialties |
Will be rotated through Pulmonology, Neurology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Emergency, Critical Care for one week each |
Clinical Rotation Surgical Specialties |
Will be rotated through Anesthesia, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology for 15 days each |
Apart from the above students also shadow/observe in Emergency Department. Pre medical students are mainly allocated to Emergency or Internal Medicine Department.
The participants need to give a preference of 3-4 departments in which they would like to work. Depending on their period of internship, the interns shall be able to work on a rotation basis.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Interns must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the internship. As an intern, you should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Medical interns must provide a clean criminal background check report, CV, Passport Copy as well as other documents and credentials pertaining to their qualifications prior to joining the program. Pre Med, Medical, Nursing students and CNA’s can join the program. All students must adhere to professional attire while at the hospitals.
Intern Roles & Responsibilities
Intern Roles & Responsibilities
The hospitals cannot ethically allow individuals without the proper experience, education, and certifications to actively participate in medical procedures they are not able to conduct. Most interns only observe or help out with very minor tasks. The tasks assigned to the interns will be strictly on the basis of the level of their education and experience.
This assignment during your medical internship in Delhi is primarily observation based. You’ll follow your doctor or nurse on daily rounds while they consult with patients, administer treatment, and perform operations.
However, even those interns who have little (if any) background in healthcare still enjoy a much higher level of access to the goings-on in an international hospital than they would back in the West. With this in mind, the medical internship in Delhi, India offers an outstanding opportunity for students interested in exploring a career in healthcare. The time they spend on assignment will look incredible on their resume or CV.
Intern Work Schedule
Intern Work Schedule
Medical Students joining the medical internship program in India are required to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. It must be noted that every placement functions at a different pace and on separate timelines making the schedule slightly differ at times. A generic daily schedule for interns is as follows;
- Sunday: Arrival in Delhi
- Monday: Orientation + neighborhood familiarization tour. The orientation session will
- be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Delhi. Those who chose the Language and Orientation Week will carry on with the same for the entire, rest of the interns will begin their work from Tuesday.
- Tue to Fri: Internship work
- Breakfast - 08:30 am onwards
- Working hours at the placement - 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
- Lunch - anywhere between 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (interns have to manage lunch on their own expense)
- Dinner - 06:00 pm onwards
Depending upon the working schedule of the paired doctor and area of the hospital an intern is placed, the times and days of work may fluctuate. Your patience and flexibility with these schedule and time shifts are greatly appreciated.
The same work schedule continues from the second week onwards
Weekends: Free to explore the city (No meal is provided on Sunday, as we encourage our interns to try the local cuisines.)
Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the intern is participating on.
Living
Living
Airport Transfer
Upon arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, volunteers will be greeted by a member of the local coordinating team in Delhi. Pickup services are available between 6:30 am and 10 pm on the program start date. Participants who are already in the country or arriving early can also be picked up from a predetermined meeting point.
Accommodations
Accommodations are provided at the volunteer houses in both Delhi and Jaipur. These residences are maintained with the utmost hygiene and cleanliness, offering volunteers a comfortable home away from home. Equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi/internet, geyser facilities, air conditioning, television, modern toilets, and comfortable beds, the volunteer houses ensure a pleasant stay. During weekend tours to Agra and Pushkar, accommodations will be arranged in standard/deluxe hotels with modern comforts.
Orientation
A comprehensive half-day orientation session will be conducted by our staff on the day following your arrival. The orientation covers essential topics such as culture, greetings, locations, transportation, and other details outlined in your trip itinerary.
Meals
Renowned worldwide for its diverse flavors, Indian cuisine takes center stage during your volunteering experience. Meals will be provided at the volunteer house as specified in the itinerary. Breakfast offerings include parantha, bread, tea, jam, butter, and porridge. For lunch and dinner, volunteers can enjoy a variety of dishes such as dal (lentils), vegetables, roti (Indian bread), rice, yogurt, and curry.
Free Time Activities
During their free time, volunteers are encouraged to explore local markets, visit internet cafes, and dine at different restaurants in Delhi to savor the rich variety of Indian cuisines. In Jaipur, volunteers have the opportunity to explore the Pink City and engage in additional activities like yoga lessons and Bollywood dance classes.
Dates
Dates
2024
2025
January
07
21
February
04
18
March
03
17
April
07
21
May
05
19
June
02
16
July
07
21
August
04
18
September
01
15
October
06
20
November
03
17
December
01
15
January
05
19
February
02
16
March
02
16
April
06
20
May
04
18
June
01
15
July
06
20
August
03
17
September
07
21
October
05
19
November
02
16
December
07
21
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Costs
Costs
Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)
What are you Paying for?
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Pick up from the airport
- Orientation
- Food (2-3 times a day)
- Accommodation
- Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
- Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)
What's NOT included?
- Airfare
- Return Trip to Airport (Can be arranged at extra cost)
- Local Transportation
- Visa Fees
- Vaccinations
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