Internships in Archidona, Ecuador

Embark on an internship blending modern healthcare with traditional practices. Tackle challenges, collaborate across cultures, and drive sustainable solutions. This Traditional Medicine Internship in the Amazon offers you the opportunity to work alongside experienced midwives, known as "mamitas," who provide healthcare support in rural and jungle communities. The program is centered on integrating traditional midwifery practices with modern techniques to address maternal and neonatal health challenges. By participating in prenatal care visits, natural gynaecology workshops, and sacred ceremonies, you'll gain hands-on experience in midwifery care and learn from professionals who blend ancestral knowledge with contemporary healthcare practices. As an intern, you'll assist midwives with patient care, monitor vital signs, and maintain records. You'll also shadow them through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, gaining insights into complications and maternal health. Weekly community visits offer supervised prenatal care while deepening your understanding of health, culture, and the environment. Gain hands-on healthcare experience while supporting community well-being.