Description

Interns will quickly find out why Thailand has become a medical center for much of Asia and why westerners travel half-way across the world to receive expert, inexpensive medical care. Thailand's medical system is well known for its highly qualified doctors, staff and new medical equipment.

Interns will be paired with a full-time Thai doctor and work five days a week (Mon-Fri) 8:00am-4:00pm. In special cases interns may work on weekends and evenings. Interns will shadow the Thai doctor in their normal, daily routines and assist with professional responsibilities.

No more than two interns at any one time will be paired with each full-time doctor. The amount of on hands involvement while interning will depend upon the interns' experience, education, comfort level, the length of the internship and the consent of both the attending doctor and the hospital administration. Interns who have completed course study and received their medical degree will be able to execute a more active role during their internships.

All of the doctors participating in the internship program have a strong command of English, having not only studied it throughout their educations, but many also having attended multiple conferences and seminars in English. Numerous doctors have also had supplemental training within the United States and other western countries.

The hospital has a wide variety of departments and services. Interns may be able to pick different centers and clinical areas of the hospital to focus their work on or to spend supplemental time in.

The hospital offers the following health care departments and services:
* General Medical Consultation
* Computerized Tomography
* Diagnostic Radiology
* General Surgery
* Orthopedic Surgery
* Neurosurgery
* Internal Medicine
* Obstetrics and Gynecology
* Prenatal and Postnatal care
* Dermatology Clinic
* Eye Clinic
* Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic
* Pediatric Clinic
* Pediatric Allergy Clinic
* Health Care Check up and Promotion Center
* Emergency Center
* Dental Care Center
* Hemodialysis Center
* Intensive Care Unit
* Cardiac Care Unit
* Physical Rehabilitation Center
* Fitness Room
* Health Promotion and Alternative Medicine Center
* Foot, Body and Traditional Thai Massage
* Acupuncture
* Colon Cleaning
* Yoga
* Natural Diet counseling
* Pyramidal hydro bed

About the Hospital

Centrally located within the city of Chiang Mai, this historic hospital is only a few minutes ride from our Friends For Asia House. There are a variety of delicious Thai restaurants as well as relaxing coffee shops within easy walking distance.

The original hospital was opened in 1888 as an 8 bed clinic. It has grown considerably since then, now boasting 400 patient beds and 784 employees. A total of 41 doctors, 7 dentists, 10 pharmacists and 214 nurses currently work there full time.

The hospital's architecture reflects both its history and its modernity, ranging from traditional colonial style to a more contemporary design. In addition, it contains a number of lush, open air courtyards filled with trees and tropical flowers. These elements give the hospital a light, airy feeling which encompasses the serenity of northern Thailand.

Highlights

Chiang Mai is a pleasant city, encircled by mountains and lush rice fields. It is Thailand's second largest city with a population of roughly 700,000. The city is considered the cultural and physical capital of what used to be the northern Thai, or Lanna kingdom. Chiang Mai also boasts an international airport, restaurants of almost every cuisine, incredible shopping and world class hospitals.

During or after service, Friends For Asia recommends interns to take part in some of the many different local attractions and/or courses. Every Sunday Chiang Mai closes off one of the main roads in the old city to put on a walking street market. Vendors and artisans from the area set up their small booths to sell their handicrafts, art and mouthwatering finger foods.

Chiang Mai offers Thai cooking courses starting around USD35 and Thai massage courses starting around USD45, along with jungle treks and regular Muay Thai (Thai boxing) matches are also available. Upon arrival into Chiang Mai, Friends For Asia will be more than happy to help you sign up for one of these exciting opportunities to learn more about this beautiful culture.

Qualifications

Interns need to be between the ages of 20 and 45, be studying pre-med, medical school or have already completed medical school. This project is designed for interns that are specifically interested in working in the medical profession.

Intern Types

• Medicine

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

995

Program Fees Include:

Participation in the Medical Intern Project is USD 995 for two weeks and USD 200 for each additional week. A USD 295 non-refundable project deposit fee is required to reserve a spot in the project. The deposit fee must be made at least three months in advance to the start of the internship. The balance of the project fee (the entire project fee minus the USD 295 deposit) will be due one month before the internship begins.

FEE INCLUDES: Airport pick up, 2-Day Pre-Internship orientation, accommodation during orientation and entire project time, breakfast every morning, half day city tour, cultural dinner and show, onsite coordinator, 24 hour emergency assistance and official documentation of internship and work completed.
FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Plane tickets, travel insurance, cost of criminal police background check (required for this project), cost of transportation to and from work location and accommodation, ride to the airport after internship, lunches and dinners.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Health Care
• Health Education
• Medicine

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Friends For Asia's Mission Statement

The mission of Friends For Asia is twofold. We offer an opportunity for people to contribute, in a meaningful way, to the improvement of standards of living by building capacity in our host agencies and we provide committed volunteers to work on projects developed with host agencies that benefit the people of Thailand.

Year Founded

2008