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Program Overview

This Medical volunteering 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 (Ultrasound), Surgery (spine surgery, skin grafts, joint surgery), Traditional Medicine, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine.

There may also be opportunities to observe staff in the acupuncture and occupational/physical therapy departments.

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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!

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Winter

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Luis BGermany · March 2025

Hospital volunteering in Kathmandu

It 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.

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