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Medical Volunteering in Vietnam
This volunteer project is best suited to pre-medical and medical students who aim to gain valuable experience in a hospital setting. Travel to Vietnam for this program and have the opportunity to shadow nurses, doctors, and therapists. Depending on your profile and availability, your daily responsibilities may include preparing medication, measuring blood pressure, providing basic triage, and offe...
This volunteer project is best suited to pre-medical and medical students who aim to gain valuable experience in a hospital setting. Travel to Vietnam for this program and have the opportunity to shadow nurses, doctors, and therapists. Depending on your profile and availability, your daily responsibilities may include preparing medication, measuring blood pressure, providing basic triage, and offering wound care. Medical placements depend on the hospital’s schedule and your background. Possible departments include Anaesthesiology, Brain Injury, Mental Health (subject to limitations), Rehabilitation/Occupational therapy, Orthopaedics, Pharmacy (proficiency in Vietnamese required), Speech therapy (proficiency in Vietnamese required), Physiotherapy, Prosthetics workshop, Radiology (Ultrasoun...
Program Highlights
Shadow local doctors, nurses, and medical professionals in a government hospital.
Observe staff in the acupuncture and occupational/physical therapy departments.
Gain insight into activities in the physiotherapy department and children’s ward.
Interact and communicate with the local doctors for beneficial cultural exchange.
Stay in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City!
Quick Details
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Health
- Health Care
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Public Health
- All Nationalities
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Hospital volunteering in Kathmandu
March 14, 2025by: Luis B - GermanyProgram: Medical Volunteering in VietnamIt was a really great experience. Never thought that it’ll be this good. Thanks to everyone:) Comments on local team, food and accommodation: Really nice stuff and restaurants. Accommodation was clean and nice.
thanks for the positive review!
Program Details
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Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Health
- Health Care
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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