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Public Health Medical Placement
by: Beyond Travels
This is an opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic, and adventurous interns to learn about the fields of medicine and public health in the most biodiverse place in the world - the Amazon rainforest. It is a unique opportunity to analyze the relationship between Western and traditional medicine in the local context. Interns work in the Napo province, which has disproportionate access to healthc...
This is an opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic, and adventurous interns to learn about the fields of medicine and public health in the most biodiverse place in the world - the Amazon rainforest. It is a unique opportunity to analyze the relationship between Western and traditional medicine in the local context. Interns work in the Napo province, which has disproportionate access to healthcare and a lack of educational resources for disease prevention. Public health interns have the option to support staff at a local hospital, rural health clinic, or a public health organization in the non-profit and/or governmental sector. We accept medical/nursing students and healthcare professionals looking to gain more experience in their fields or specializations. We also welcome public and...
Program Highlights
Secure placement in a health clinic, hospital, or public health organization to work alongside local doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and other health professionals.
Learn about the Ecuadorian healthcare system and practice medical skills.
Support ongoing public health projects about nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, sexual education, and other topics.
Gain hands-on experience in the medical field along with the opportunity to learn about traditional medicine, plant medicine, ethnobotany, indigenous rights, and more.
Forge meaningful relations while living with a host family and participate in other cultural activities.
Quick Details
- Tena, Ecuador
- 1-3 Months
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Spanish
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Tena, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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