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The more physicians see and experience, the better doctors they become. Success in the medical field is all about combining education with extensive exposure to lots of medical issues that impact numerous people from all walks of life. By completing a medical internship abroad, aspiring doctors can gain valuable exposure to the medical field in a setting they likely won’t find in their home country.
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377 Medicine Internship Programs Abroad

Maximo Nivel Medical Internships
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MAXIMO NIVEL

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Medical Internship—Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru

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Top Medical and Nursing Volunteer Opportunities Abroad

Expand your horizons with a medical volunteer experience or inter...

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Connect-123 Internship Programs

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Medicine, Public Health, & Biology Internships

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International Medical Aid (IMA)

Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMA

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Adelante Abroad

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The Intern Group

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International Internships in Madrid

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World Endeavors

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Healthcare Internships in Argentina

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Kaya Responsible Travel

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Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam

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VACorps

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Medical Internship in Peru
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Roots Interns

Medical Internship in Peru

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Atlantis

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Shadow Doctors in Spain w/ #1 Pre-Health Provider

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Asia Internship Program

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Internship in Korea - Asia Internship Program

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Affordable Medical & Healthcare Internships Abroad

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Institute for Global Studies

Medical Internships in Cuernavaca, Mexico

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Absolute Internship

Intern in Shanghai with Absolute Internship

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CIEE College Study Abroad

CIEE Summer + Semester Internships Programs

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JENZA

Internship in the UK with JENZA

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African Impact

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A Guide to Medical Internships Abroad

Prepare for an Internship

Understand benefits

Taking your medical internship abroad might feel intimidating at first, but it comes with incredible opportunities for growth and valuable experience.

  • Learn professional work habits. Interns should expect to work long hours that require a lot of academic material, detail, and dedication.
  • Get a feel for a day on the job. Medical professionals wear a lot of different hats and many internships try to reflect all the possibilities of the responsibilities involved.
  • Be an intentional intern and aid in the community. Regardless of placement, you’ll join a group of passionate professionals who serve their communities.
  • Internships abroad are a great resume builder. International internships excite employers because it speaks to who you are, and your hard and soft skills.

Things to know

As you prepare for your internship abroad, it’s important to be aware of the essential information and requirements to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Familiarize yourself with these details beforehand to stay fully prepared:

  • Basics - Many medical students are encouraged to gain international experience without letting it interfere with their studies, making summer breaks ideal for internships abroad. Since these opportunities are competitive, it’s crucial to apply early.
  • Cost of living - Living costs vary by location, so it's important to understand your program’s fees and what’s included. To avoid overspending, plan a realistic budget in advance.
  • Accommodations - Accommodation types differ widely based on location, so research the program's housing options and pack accordingly.
  • Visas - Visa requirements should be handled early, as most programs will need one. It’s helpful to contact your embassy for assistance, and our resources can guide you through the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Top destinations for medical internships include Nepal, Bolivia, and the Philippines. Most population in these countries live in rural areas where access to healthcare is limited due to distance, lack of funds, and shortage of healthcare workers.

Yes! Many countries require medical interns due to understaffed and poorly resourced medical facilities. An internship abroad may give you valuable exposure to the field, in a setting unlikely found in your home country.

To get a medical internship in the USA, one choice might be to look through your university or college. You may also turn to external websites and organizations for additional resources to support the process.

Latest Program Reviews

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December 04, 2025by: Maria Mercedes Espinal - United StatesProgram: Internship in Korea - Asia Internship Program
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I am legitimately so happy with my internship, like the place, the people, the work itself... Everything is legit so much better than I expected, which is saying a lot cus I had like, pretty high expectations to begin with, ahaha~ My bosses are super nice and understanding, they're so kind and relatable and helpful, always open to help and hear any questions or even suggestions of mine (I've had to say my two cents' worth at times cus I've got some levels of experience at least, ahaha~), and I legitimately love the work environment they've created, it fees very safe and open to share one's thoughts! My co-workers are also so lovely and it feels like I've known them for a good while rather than just a few weeks! Housing is great too, legit was my "dream goshiwon" from a few years back, I can't believe I'm living there! The landlords are very kind too, always sharing info with us when relevant, letting us know of things with time, and they even offered to help me to install a filter for the shower! So not only are there legit zero issues, but they are super kind to top it all off! Also I still can't believe I get to live in Seongsu! I didn't know it was so popular before moving in, but apparently it's like, THE place to be in, in Seoul??! Like, ALL the pop-up stores are in Seongsu! And I get to see them being built up in the mornings and taken down at nights, HOW COOL IS THAT?!!!! ALSO. One of the most popular dance studios in Korea, 1 Million Dance Studio, is like, less than a 10 min walk away from my house, so obviously I joined in, wooooooo!!!! In terms of the actual work of the internship, the workload is good! Sure, there needs to be an adjustment period for me still (need to improve my "business Korean"!!!), but it's the perfect amount, also it's so fun! I didn't think that I would enjoy doing this sort of work as much as I do! Like sure, I thought it would be interesting at first, but it's turned out to be actually so frikkin cool and enjoyable working with all the different aspects in the giant field of marketing! Like, there's something new every day and there's VERY little room to get bored, which my ADHD brain loves soooooo much, ahahaha~ It's so weird, but I actually look forward to going to work every day, it's become a very wonderful daily routine! Commute is also great, the bus stations are like, RIGHT THERE so it makes it suuuuper convenient to get places! Rush hour is still going to be rush hour anywhere, so sure, there's that, but it's nothing unexpected, all good! But even once when I got distracted by something and missed my stop on the way to work like a dummy, it was actually so easy to find the way bacc cus I got lucky and turns out the next station really ain't that far off! xD Of course, there's also the option to take the subway (which, also super close!), and I sometimes do that, depending on where I need to head to next, and everything is just sooooooo convenient that it's legitimately unbelievable! O: I'm always doing something after work too, whether it be exploring alone or with friends, shopping around, dance class, church... Legit, my ONLY complaint is that there are simply not enough hours in the day. Like... I need at LEAST six more hours, please! xDDDDD Forreal tho? It feels like I'm living inside a dream and MANY times throughout the day, I feel the need to just stop what I'm doing and just be present in the moment, taking it all in.. It's absolutely mad to me that I'm able to live this sort of life right now (I get to live in SEONGSU? I get to cross the frikkin HAN RIVER EVERY DAY? To work in FRIKKIN COEX?!!!?!), and I simply cannot believe how incredibly blessed I am to have this opportunity..! Like, it feels so unreal you know? Or like, it feels like something that can happen to someone, but not to me in specific, ya feel? Like.. "Why me?" Or "HOW me? When there's sooooooo many other people out there who good things should happen to, how was I the Lucky One?" Cus I've never been "the Lucky One," so it's a strange feeling! Welcome for sure! But still strange, unfamiliar! It might sound a bit cheesey, but I am so, so incredibly grateful for this opportunity..!!! The AIP staff are so kind too, and supportive and encouraging, it feels like we're legit besties and I love that, they're such beautiful souls..!!! Legit feels like I'm getting to re-live life again through the opportunity AIP has given me and I am so thankful, I don't even have the words to express..!!! AAAAAAAAAAA

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