Medical Volunteering in Vietnam
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 triag...
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...
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Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Health
- Health Care
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Public Health
Updated Mar 11, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
- Duration: 1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 9-12 Weeks, Summer, Alternative Spring Break, Winter
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
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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