Description

Our medical programme positions are designed for those medical and pre-med students interested in learning about the health care system in China. It is a great way to add international experience to your resume.

The position you will be assigned depends on your time of commitment and your medical knowledge. The large, well-equipped hospital in Beijing provides this excellent opportunity to those who are expected to observe the major medical practices/procedures instead of hands-on experience (more involving roles may be permitted with previous, relevant experience). For the duration of this programme, you will be provided a unique insight into traditional Chinese Medicine such as acupuncture and massage (tuina), as well as major western medical practices.

You will be assigned to work under the watchful supervision of an experienced, English-speaking doctor or nurse specializing in volunteers' respective, chosen medical field. For the duration of the programme, this healthcare professional will work as your supervisor. You will initially learn about the medical system in China before spending time in various departments at the hospital in Beijing. Depending upon your length of stay and preference, you'll also visit various specialized departments.

The volunteer works are varies in the following areas depending on the medical experience:

- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Physiotherapy
- Surgery
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and massage)

Highlights

We are always with you during your abroad.

- When you hand in your booking form, we will contact you to confirm your space and programme details in no more than three working days.
- Before your departure we will help you with all stages of planning your trip, from sending you the travel and medical advice to coinciding with other travellers. We will make you feeling involved before departure
- We use an ATOL-bonded travel agent to help you find the bargain flight.
- We meet you at the airport at NO extra charge.
- Local orientation will be made in 24 hours after you arrival. A guide note put together with local mobile SIM card are provided by Sunrise is also include, filled with general information about your hostel or home stay, work place, emergency contact, etc.
- Training courses are free of charge to give you an idea what you should or should not do in your programme.
- We arrange the transportation to your work place at NO extra charge if it is outside of Beijing. (Flights or trains)
- Accommodation and meals are included in the price (unless otherwise stated) during your programme.
- After finish your progamme, volunteer certificate and work reference are issued. It can be added in your CV to light up your future career.
- We stay in touch with you during your programme on 24 hours basis. Our local staff team will look after your day-to-day life, arranging your living and work, while our UK office communicates with your families around the world.

Qualifications

Please send your CV with your programme booking form.

Intern Types

• Nursing
• Medicine
• Physical Therapy

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

GBP 1,099

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Health
• Health
• Health Care
• Health Education
• Medicine
• Nursing

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Typically The Application Process Time is

2weeks

Sunrise International UK's Mission Statement

Sunrise International UK is devoted to providing value for your money by making sure that we provide the best we can to our clients. We offer various opportunities for Gap year and volunteer experiences in China as well as travel programs in Europe and China. We also help children in under-developed areas to be able to go back to school.

Year Founded

2005