Medicine Internships in Cordoba

I am incredibly grateful for my time in Valencia. Both my time with my host family and the staff at my placement allowed me to immerse myself in the Spanish language and culture while teaching me life and career skills that cannot be learned in a classroom. Rotating between nursing and the OR enabled observation of patient processing and medical decision-making from start to finish, pre-op to post-op.

The thing I enjoyed the most is that I got to meet so many people from various parts of the world who I deeply connected with, and shared some life changing experiences with. As for my professional development, I was able to gain more confidence and become more comfortable while talking with people. I would 100% do this again and I would advise anyone who wants to do this internship to do it.

My host mom was great! She was very welcoming and took an interest in what I was doing and how I was feeling! She made it easier to be away from home for so long. The part I enjoyed most about this internship was the opportunity to work alongside the staff at the school farm and experience how animal care and agricultural education are approached in another country. I enjoyed building relationships with my coworkers, host family, and classmates, and learning how to communicate despite the language barrier. It pushed me outside of my comfort zone and helped me become more confident, independent, and adaptable. Professionally, the internship gave me valuable hands-on experience in an international setting and reinforced my passion for pursuing a career in Animal Science. Personally, it taught me to be more open-minded, appreciate different cultures and ways of life, and trust my ability to handle new challenges. This experience has given me skills and confidence that I will carry with me throughout my education and future career.

This internship has truly given me the necessary tools to become more competent in my field. I feel as though I have developed both personally and professionally through the experience gained during my time in Spain. Stepping out of my comfort zone and interacting with experts on a daily basis or simply meeting new people and creating bonds were some key takeaways I will carry with me.

This experience was invaluable in terms of immersion in a new culture and environment. I learned so much about different cultures and enhanced my skills in the Spanish language. The best ways to gain new perspectives is to travel!

The internship truly allowed me to appreciate the blessings I have. I really appreciate the internship for allowing me to grow both personally and professionally. I truly enjoyed seeing the similarities in medicine, even if the practices are separated by continents. Not only that, but working with patients and healthcare professionals from different cultural backgrounds improved my ability to communicate effectively.

I feel that I received the necessary support throughout the internship. Whenever doubts arose or we had questions regarding the assigned tasks, they were always available to answer our questions clearly and in a timely manner. What I enjoyed the most about this internship was the working dynamic with my partner; the challenge of receiving 'raw' projects from the company and having to research, debate, and solve real-world problems from scratch on our own. Professionally, this experience served as the perfect bridge to apply university and certification theory to real-world scenarios, giving me the confidence to pursue a full-time position in the field. Personally, it maximized my autonomy, my adaptability when facing uncertainty, and the value of teamwork, motivating me to keep refining my skills and my English proficiency for upcoming global challenges.

Extremely helpful and quick responses to address any of my questions or concerns. I loved my experience with my host family. They spoke no English which was difficult at times but useful to help me practice, especially with other students. I enjoyed meeting new people and trying new things ultimately. I felt fully supported throughout and feels as thought I have improved many skills in this time, including the language. The internship will contribute towards my professional development because it helps to bring ‘sustainability’ to life for me in a real-life, different context. I enjoyed the level of responsibility in the internship too, for example presenting in meetings and in workshops. I look forward to continuing my studies in Spanish and utilising the skills that I have learnt.

My experience with InternHQ and my local team in Spain was great. I am a medical student and was looking for an internship that matches my profile and requests. I got assigned into a clinic and hospital for OB&GYN and I had a great time, learned a lot and felt very comfortable. My mentor was a very doctor and person, she was very keen to teach me and never made me feel left out. I was doubtful for this experience but I am so glad I spent 3 weeks into this experience who for sure brought me closer to what I want to do in the near future. Sarah my Program Manager at Intern HQ was very very helpful and always there to offer the best options possible. Thanks a lot Sarah!

In my internship, I gained surgical and research experience and was able to work and learn from surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and residents. I also learned time management, collaboration and problem solving and how to work under pressure. Throughout my internship, I made not only professional connections, but also long lasting friendships and the best memories I will always cherish.

The thing I enjoyed the most was working in the clinic and gaining the hands on experience I have been wanting to achieve. This was my first internship and it was everything I ever wanted and now I only want to continue and do more to continue in my professional path.

I found it incredibly insightful to see how certain things in my field are carried out in a different country and culture. It was so eye-opening. I also loved meeting new people and integrating myself into the culture; the people who had been living in the same apartment building as me were so lovely and warm and welcoming and even invited me to their dinner. It was very memorable, and I enjoyed every second of it!! The internship alongside the doctor was also very informative; I got to do a lot of hands-on work and meet lots of new people. The island of Crete was so beautiful and felt very neighborly, and I really enjoyed looking at the views and taking walks in the central market.

This was the greatest experience of my life! I felt very lucky to be placed in such a great internship where my team took such good care of me. Additionally, my accommodation was amazing and I met some life-long friends through my shared apartment. It was nice to have everything set up for me even better than I could have expected. I honestly wish my internship was a bit longer.

I’m so glad I took this journey with Intern Abroad HQ! I was able to experience and immerse myself a new culture, in medicine and everything else. I also began to learn a new language and had a lot of help along the way. I gained confidence in the medical workplace setting in communication especially, and enjoyed my time meeting new friends and travelling with them. I will always remember this experience. I received quick responses and all my questions were answered by my Program Manager! My host mother is an amazing person. She cooked amazing meals for us everyday and had a beautiful home. She was so kind and I already miss her!

Veronica, my Program Manager, helped me with all of my various questions and concerns promptly and professionally. Without her assistance I would have had a much more difficult time attempting to figure out what I needed to do. I am very grateful for her support during my journey. This internship allowed me to become exposed to details and questions I would have otherwise not crossed. I developed relationships and ideas I would have never thought were possible without this opportunity. It allowed me to grow both professionally and personally in various ways, making me unbelievably grateful to everyone that I have met. I will carry this experience with me for the rest of my life, as it truly helped me figure out my own values and my capabilities.

I had an incredible experience in Cordoba, Argentina. My internship taught me about the political impact I can personally have in these contexts and my ability to adapt quickly. I worked on a project that educates local government bodies on Migration management and had the chance to meet with the ambassador of Costa Rica. I learnt about a whole new way of expressing and receiving love on a grand scale and will forever be grateful for my Program Manager and Local Team for making this possible. Thank you!

The ability to immerse myself in Argentine culture was highly educational and enjoyable. Although I dealt with some very normal discomfort, confusion, and homesickness initially, the people of Córdoba quickly made me feel welcomed and included. My time at my placement helped me to improve not my intercultural awareness, my ability to adapt into new workplace environments and my overall knowledge and experience within the field of marketing. This is a valuable experience to point to with future employers, and will continue to serve me down the line in terms of my cultural, linguistic, and professional development.

I enjoyed the structure of the program immensely. I felt like they provided a perfect combination of work-related experience, cultural activites, Spanish lessons, and free time so we were able to explore on our own. Generally, I felt very well taken care of by the program coordinators, and I felt like they were always there to help me whenever I needed anything! This program helped me develop my personal and professional goals by providing me the study abroad experience I had always wanted, while still helping me learn about my career of interest. Everyone was very accommodating and they really wanted to make sure that everyone had the best experience possible. 10/10 would recommend!

I enjoyed learning about the health system in another culture and also being able to get to know more about the culture through our host parents as well as improve our Spanish through daily conversations with them.

Taking part in a nursing internship in India was a truly enriching experience, even through observation alone. It gave me the chance to better understand the Indian healthcare system, explore cultural differences in daily practices, and reflect on my own lifestyle and habits. Being immersed in such a different environment was both humbling and eye-opening. I learned to look at healthcare through a new lens and gained a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity in medical practice. I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone seeking more than just technical knowledge. It’s a story worth living, sharing, and growing from. RealStep also played a key role in making this possible by ensuring everything ran smoothly and supporting me throughout the journey.