Medical,Nursing and Dentistry Electives (In-Person & Online)
EcoSwell is a multiple award winning non-profit located in Lobitos, a surfing paradise of northern Peru. Through their work EcoSwell have impacted over +35,000 people, working hand in hand with local communities, with local government, private sector entities and with some of the best universities in the world. As part of this position, medical, dentistry students and/or professional doctors will...
EcoSwell is a multiple award winning non-profit located in Lobitos, a surfing paradise of northern Peru. Through their work EcoSwell have impacted over +35,000 people, working hand in hand with local communities, with local government, private sector entities and with some of the best universities in the world. As part of this position, medical, dentistry students and/or professional doctors will support the understaffed Medical post in Lobitos in the following specialities: - Respiratory - Pediatrics - Gynecology - Dermatology - Dentistry With the guidance of the EcoSwell team, medical volunteers will also design and implement public health educational initiatives in Lobitos for the local population in relation to the identified challenges in order to raise awareness.
Program Highlights
Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience in a rural medical post in a developing country, having a real positive impact on people’s lives.
Work alongside experienced & passionate people from a range of disciplines & backgrounds.
Make memories you will never forget.
Propel your career with international experience.
Gain practical experience in fields such as project management, teamwork, and communication.
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- Piura, Peru
- 1 Year
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Short Term
- Spring
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- All Nationalities
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A truly extraordinary experience
by: Joshua Hinton - United KingdomProgram: Medical,Nursing and Dentistry Electives (In-Person & Online)My name is Joshua Hinton and I have just graduated with a medical degree from the University of Bristol. As part of our degree, we are given a two month period to undertake a clinical placement either at home or abroad. It was always my ambition to use this opportunity to travel to South America to experience medicine in a Spanish speaking country and so I started my elective journey searching for placements matching that description. As part of EcoSwell’s Medical Elective Programme, I was aimi...
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Locations
- Piura, Peru
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Dentistry
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
- 1 Year
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Certificate of Completion
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Some Equipment
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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