
Trip Highlights
- Intern under professionals in local hospitals/clinics in Kathmandu and get a practical experience of the healthcare industry
- Responsibilities at the project include assisting the doctors, shadowing/observing everyday treatment
- Depending on skills, assist with procedures like suturing wounds, giving vaccinations, checking blood pressure and maintaining records
- Work with fellow interns/medical professionals who come down from the different part of the worlds
- Work during weekdays. Weekends are free to explore the Himalayan country and neighboring famous sights
Overview
Overview
Medical Internship in Nepal is an ideal platform for overseas students from pre-med, medical, and nursing backgrounds. Students joining this program will be placed at local hospitals, both private and government, and medical clinics.
The interns will be put under the guidance of professional doctors and nursing staff and they will get to observe and learn about the medical practices in Nepal. This will provide an immense boost to the medical career of the interns while giving an edge to them over their peers back in college.
Medical interns will be paired with local doctors and nurses where they get hands-on clinical experience and get to observe the healthcare system in Nepal. The Healthcare Program is ideally suited for Pre-medical and medical students who need to gain valuable experience which will be beneficial for their medical careers.
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
- Depending on skills, assist with procedures like suturing wounds, giving vaccinations, etc.
- Shadow the Doctors on critical surgeries and operations.
- Being involved in the daily procedures of the hospital.
- Conducting hospital rounds with the doctors.
- Maintaining files.
- Routine patient check-ups like measure Blood pressure, check fever.
Intern Work Schedule
Intern Work Schedule
Volunteers joining the medical internship program in Nepal will be accommodated with a host family or at a volunteer house. Both the arrangements are located close to the placement facility and are provided with meals. A typical schedule while volunteering in Nepal goes like;
Sunday - Arrival in Kathmandu
- Monday - Orientation session by the local coordinator covering topic areas; such
- as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and more. This will be followed by a visit to the placement facility in the company of the local coordinator to get introduced to the placement and the Inmates.
- Tuesday to Friday - Volunteer work
- Breakfast - 08:00 am onwards
- Volunteer at placement - 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
- Lunch - 01:00 pm (will be provided at the accommodation)
- Dinner - 07:00 pm
- Weekends - Free to explore the city (Lunch is not provided on Fri/Sat/Sunday)
The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards
Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.
Living
Living
Your comfort and safety is of prime importance for us. We ensure that your stay at the project site is peaceful and hassle free. We maintain the quality of accommodation we provide you and also the quality of meals.Airport Receive/ Transfer
Volunteers are picked up from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu by the local staff or coordinator. Those volunteers who will be already in Nepal will be met by the staff at a designated meeting point decided beforehand.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided on a shared basis in a local Nepalese family home or at our volunteers house. Depending on the availability you would be assigned your accommodation. Both the home stay accommodations and Volunteers house are neat and provide a comfortable stay during your volunteering period in Nepal. All accommodations have running water, electricity and all basic amenities available. Both accommodations have hot water showers for winters and wifi internet available. Occasionally volunteers are also accommodated in Guest house accommodations.
Orientation
A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc. Start your volunteering experience by taking the 1 week Language & Culture Orientation week in Kathmandu.
Meals
2 or 3 Nepalese meals will be provided to all volunteers depending on your work schedule. Breakfast typically consists of Bread, Butter, Jam, Sandwich, Tea etc. Typical meals provided include Dal (Lentils), Rice , Vegetables , Chicken and meat etc.Dates
Dates
2023
2024
January
February
March
05
19
April
02
16
May
07
21
June
04
18
July
02
16
August
06
20
September
03
17
October
01
15
November
05
19
December
03
17
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
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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 4% 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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