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Medical and Healthcare Internships in Ecuador

by: ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs

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Practice your knowledge in medicine and healthcare with our placement in Ecuador, a diverse country on South America's west coast. ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs offer medical and healthcare internships across Ecuador. These suits anyone interested in pursuing a career in medicine, nursing, midwifery, physical therapy, or dentistry. The program has been designed to train pre-med and medical students. They gain valuable hands-on experience while working with professional staff in local hospitals, medical NGOs, and clinics. All doctors have experience teaching international students and would love to share their knowledge. Within the medical profession, we offer placements in the following areas: Ophthalmology, Surgery, Gynecology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Dental Health, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, General Medicine, Laboratory, and many other specialized fields. Medical placements are offered in larger city hospitals and smaller rural medical centers.

Program Highlights

Take on a professional medical/healthcare placement in a selected host Ecuadorian hospital or a medical organization.

Receive a recommendation and reference from the host medical center upon successful completion of your internship.

Apply your academic knowledge and Spanish skills in an international context.

Boost your career portfolio through an international internship.

Discover more of what Ecuador has to offer.

Quick Details

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

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ambato, Ecuador
  • Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Ibarra, Ecuador
  • Latacunga, Ecuador
  • Montanita, Ecuador
  • Otavalo, Ecuador
  • Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
  • Quito, Ecuador
  • Rural Areas, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

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

Age Requirement

18-35

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European

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

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Other

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