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Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam
Gain practical experience in medicine and healthcare in this internship abroad, which you can customize based on your specialization. Placements are in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, and you can focus on various areas: nursing, optometry, acupuncture, and critical care. The Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam is available all year round and lasts 4–24 weeks or longer. Your placement will be shaped by your specifications, which will meet patients’ needs at the time of your service. You’ll undergo on-the-job training while working alongside locally trained staff and receiving supervision from an expert in your field of study. Throughout your time in the hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to build a professional network. At the end of your internship, you will produce a report or presentation to reflect on your learnings and share recommendations with the local team. This program requires you to be enrolled in or have graduated from university, or have relevant work experience. You must be fluent in English to communicate effectively with the local staff and patients. You must also be proficient in using a computer as well as demonstrate interpersonal and soft skills.
Gain practical experience in medicine and healthcare in this internship abroad, which you can customize based on your specialization. Placements are in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, and you can focus on various areas: nursing, optometry, acupuncture, and critical care. The Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam is available all year round and lasts 4–24 weeks or longer. Your placement will be shaped by your specifications, which will meet patients’ needs at the time of your service. You’ll undergo on-the-job training while working alongside locally trained staff and receiving supervision from an expert in your field of study. Throughout your time in the hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to build a professional network. At the end of your internship, you will produce a report or presentation to reflect on your learnings and share recommendations with the local team. This program requires you to be enrolled in or have graduated from university, or have relevant work experience. You must be fluent in English to communicate effectively with the local staff and patients. You must also be proficient in using a computer as well as demonstrate interpersonal and soft skills.
Program Highlights
Strengthen your clinical skills and ability to make healthcare-related judgements.
Become exposed to a range of medical and healthcare issues during your stint in different departments.
Lay a strong foundation to further your study or career back home.
Gain a ‘cutting-edge’ experience to launch a successful global career in the future.
Choose to stay with a local family to truly experience the way of life and traditions in Vietnam.
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Quick Details
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Health Administration
- Medicine
- Nursing
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
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Locations
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Administration
- Medicine
- Nursing
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- Some Program Activity Costs
- International SIM Card
- Visa Fees
- Welcome Dinner
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
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Gain practical experience in medicine and healthcare in this internship abroad, which you can customize based on your specialization. Placements are in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, and you can focus on various areas: nursing, optometry, acupuncture, and critical care. The Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam is available all year round and lasts 4–24 weeks or longer. Your placement will be shaped by your specifications, which will meet patients’ needs at the time of your service. You’ll undergo on-the-job training while working alongside locally trained staff and receiving supervision from an expert in your field of study. Throughout your time in the hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to build a professional network. At the end of your internship, you will produce a report or...

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Ready to Learn More?
Gain practical experience in medicine and healthcare in this internship abroad, which you can customize based on your specialization. Placements are in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, and you can focus on various areas: nursing, optometry, acupuncture, and critical care. The Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam is available all year round and lasts 4–24 weeks or longer. Your placement will be shaped by your specifications, which will meet patients’ needs at the time of your service. You’ll undergo on-the-job training while working alongside locally trained staff and receiving supervision from an expert in your field of study. Throughout your time in the hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to build a professional network. At the end of your internship, you will produce a report or...
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