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Vietnam – Medical Placement in Ho Chi Minh

by: GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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This program offers the opportunity to work in a real-life hospital setting in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Show your dedication and help treat patients while learning about the various medical practices and treatments in Vietnam. After being introduced to the staff and the operations, you will be able to shadow one of the doctors. Not only is shadowing a doctor the opportunity of a lifetime, but it will...

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Program Highlights

Shadow a doctor or nurse in a government-funded local hospital

Expand your knowledge of healthcare through experiencing Vietnam's medical system

Gain experience and enhance your resume

Explore the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh

Make friends for life with your fellow volunteers

Quick Details

Locations
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Hospital
  • Nursing
  • Public Health
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.73

Total Reviews

2

Confronting but in a good way

by: Claire DaddyProgram: Vietnam – Medical Placement in Ho Chi Minh
10

The hospital was confronting but in a good way, to see how other cultures deal with health and nursing issues. The patients and families were beautiful and so very grateful for anything we would do. It was a humbling experience.

The best decision that I have ever made

by: Sultan Alotaibi - Saudi ArabiaProgram: Vietnam – Medical Placement in Ho Chi Minh
9

For me ( as a medical student ) volunteering for the medical placement at Than Nhan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh was one of the best experiences of my life. shadowing the doctors all the way and getting to learn how they work really hard with limited resources was fascinating and inspiring to me. I had the opportunity to observe how skilful they are in the operating room. one of the disadvantages I countered was the language barrier, not many doctors can speak English! but most of them are trying so...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Tours
  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Fields
  • Health Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1 Year
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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