Nursing Internships in Chiang Mai

A medical or nursing internship with RealStep offers a transformative experience blending hands-on clinical training with meaningful cultural immersion. By choosing our placement, you’ll have the opportunity to work in diverse, underserved communities across the globe, from rural areas in Malawi and Indonesia to local hospitals in Peru. Each program is designed to provide valuable field experience, whether you’re participating in awareness campaigns in Africa or assisting local doctors in Peru. This real-world exposure enhances your medical skills as you contribute to vital healthcare initiatives aligned with the UN’s goal of universal access to healthcare. You’ll not only earn university credits but also build connections with a global network of healthcare professionals and fellow interns. Gain insights into different healthcare systems and practices, enriching your understanding and opening doors to future opportunities. Whether collaborating with local doctors in Bali or addressing health needs in Nepal, become equipped with the expertise and experience to make a significant difference in the world while advancing your career in medicine or nursing.

Intern abroad in Thailand to gain practical experience in the areas of community development, healthcare, education, journalism, or NGO management. You’ll live and work in or near the scenic city of Chiang Mai, a popular destination located in northern Thailand. We’ll tailor your internship to match your goals and interests, and you’ll gain marketable skills and boost your résumé. In Chiang Mai, enjoy the great climate, delicious food unique to the region, the surrounding mountains, and hundreds of ancient temples. In your downtime, it’s easy to explore the rest of the magical country. Thailand has a lot in store for you!

This exciting program offers internships for participants currently studying medicine. Placements are available in several notable private and public full-service hospitals in Chiang Mai. In all cases, volunteers/interns can work closely with a supervising physician and are paired with a full-time doctor they shadow on daily rounds. Interns are only placed with doctors with an exceptional command of English. They are highly qualified professionals, many of whom have been educated in the US or the UK. Responsibilities vary according to individual qualifications, experience, and/or comfort level. Participants with a full medical degree often enjoy far more access when administering care and interacting with patients. However, it is important to note that most interns only observe or help with minor tasks. Despite careful monitoring of the supervising staff in every aspect of the internship, it’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for medical students, considering they would never get the same level of “behind-the-scenes” experience in a Western hospital.

ISDSI offers independent 8-week internships in the summer (June through July). Internships are a unique opportunity to explore a field or topic you are interested in, help you prepare for graduate school, explore an area you are curious about, or see if this might be something you’d like to do more of. Each internship placement is developed in collaboration with the student and host organization. While there is no "list" of available internships, most partner organizations are willing to work with ISDSI and each student to create unique learning opportunities. We work with several NGOs (non-government organizations), government clinics and offices, small businesses, community enterprises, and others. Some of the areas where we have placed students include (but are not limited to!) the following: Sustainable agriculture Public health Veterinary and pre-vet animal care Child development Education Environmental science Community development Human rights Entrepreneurship Health care and more!