Description

Interning on a Medicine & Healthcare internship in China is an exciting experience. As a medicine or healthcare intern, you will gain a great deal of valuable work experience alongside some of the most skilled and inspirational doctors in the country. The facilities are generally to a high standard, on a par with many hospitals in the west.

Our interns work in Shanghai and Chengdu and shadow doctors in a number of different departments. At all of our medical placements in China there is a unique combination of western and traditional Chinese medicine.

The hospitals in Shanghai and Chengdu are large enough to enable interns to broaden their medicine and healthcare experience in different areas. While the facilities are modern, each city hospital has a department devoted to traditional medicine to run in conjunction with western medical practices in China. You may find that you want to concentrate your time in one area or simply learn about the interplay of both types and the holistic approach that is taken to medicine.

Highlights

All Medicine & Healthcare interns in China must have completed at least two years of pre-medical or other healthcare related studies by the time they join this project.

Interns can join a Medicine or Medical Elective project in China for one or two weeks if you don't have time to join us for a month or more. Please be aware that the number of departments you can experience may be limited and you may not be able to make the same impact as someone interning for a longer period. Dentistry interns need to commit to at least one month.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Intern Types

• Nursing
• Medicine

Languages

• English
• Chinese

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

yes

All medical volunteers in China must have completed at least one year of medical related studies or training by the time they join this project.

Volunteer Types

• Health
• Health Care
• Hospital
• Medicine
• Nursing

Typical Volunteer

Open-minded with a desire to travel.

Age Range

20-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992