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Medical Elective Programs in Ecuador, Latin America

by: ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs

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Students from medical schools worldwide are welcome to participate in our medical elective program in Ecuador, South America. At ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs, we are very proud of our elective training programs because medical and healthcare students will be gaining professional experience by working alongside qualified nurses or doctors and Ecuadorian patients in a clinic, hospital, or medical NGO. Medical elective opportunities are available in Ophthalmology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, and Internal Medicine, among other fields. Our elective training program can be one of the most rewarding parts of your medical education. Our medical elective program in Ecuador allows you to learn about healthcare and medicine on an international level. Applications to our Medical elective programs are open all year round, lasting from 4 weeks up to 12 weeks.

Program Highlights

Gain valuable medical work experience.

Take time out and enhance your CV.

Put your academic knowledge to practice, effectively broadening it.

Get rural or urban medical training.

Take advantage of affordable opportunities to intern or volunteer in Ecuador.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Ambato, Ecuador
  • Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
  • Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Ibarra, Ecuador
  • La Libertad, Ecuador
  • Latacunga, Ecuador
  • Manta, Ecuador
  • Montanita, Ecuador
  • Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
  • Puyo, Ecuador
  • Quito, Ecuador
  • Riobamba, Ecuador
  • Rural Areas, Ecuador
  • Salango, Ecuador
  • Salinas, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 18-35
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Dentistry
  • Health Administration
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

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Locations

  • Ambato, Ecuador
  • Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
  • Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Ibarra, Ecuador
  • La Libertad, Ecuador
  • Latacunga, Ecuador
  • Manta, Ecuador
  • Montanita, Ecuador
  • Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
  • Puyo, Ecuador
  • Quito, Ecuador
  • Riobamba, Ecuador
  • Rural Areas, Ecuador
  • Salango, Ecuador
  • Salinas, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Dentistry
  • Health Administration
  • Medicine
  • Nursing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

18-35

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Internship Placement

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Written Application
    • Resume

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