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Medical and Healthcare Internship in Vietnam

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Program Overview

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.

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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.

What's Included

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

Program Details

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Locations

  • Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • 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

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Online Program Notable Mentions
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
British Youth Travel Awards 2018 Finalist

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