Gap Year Programs in Kerala,India

Kerala is recognized for having the best public healthcare system in India and doctors in South India are well known to be among the best in the world. Medical and Nursing volunteers will be given a rotation in their chosen area or department and will observe all aspect of their mentor’s work, including patient consultations and surgery. Induction training is provided and volunteers work in groups of no more than four other volunteers under the guidance of one mentor. As a volunteer on the Medical project, you have the unique opportunity to work under the supervision of practicing medical professionals within modern private hospitals. You can choose from a wide range of specialities and have first-hand access to the daily duties of leading doctors and nurses working in that field. Departments that volunteers choose from can include paediatrics and neonatal, imaging and radiology, emergency and critical care, oncology, cardiology and cardiac surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, gastroenterology, urology, gynaecology, transplant surgery and one of the country’s largest and most advanced dialysis practices. There is a 2-week minimum duration on this project.

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