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Medical Internship – Amazon Rainforest, Peru
This new medical program supports the healthcare system in Codo Del Pozuzo, a town in the Province of Puerto Inca, in the Department of Huánuco, Peru. The community struggles with inadequate infrastructure and limited resources, so interns are highly needed. Participate in this project and help the staff at local healthcare centers by offering medical support and assistance, an enriching way to learn and give back. We welcome interns and volunteers specializing in the medical field, hoping to gain experience in an international context while exploring the Amazon Rainforest. Available placements are in the following departments: - General Medicine - Obstetrics - Nursing - Psychology - Odontology - Pharmacy - Laboratory - Vet Eligible applicants are pre-med and medical students and qualified healthcare/medical specialists. Interns/volunteers should be 18 years old when joining the program. A pre-med or medical student ID or CV and credentials for nurses, midwives, dentists, or physicians are required.
This new medical program supports the healthcare system in Codo Del Pozuzo, a town in the Province of Puerto Inca, in the Department of Huánuco, Peru. The community struggles with inadequate infrastructure and limited resources, so interns are highly needed. Participate in this project and help the staff at local healthcare centers by offering medical support and assistance, an enriching way to learn and give back. We welcome interns and volunteers specializing in the medical field, hoping to gain experience in an international context while exploring the Amazon Rainforest. Available placements are in the following departments: - General Medicine - Obstetrics - Nursing - Psychology - Odontology - Pharmacy - Laboratory - Vet Eligible applicants are pre-med and medical students and qualified healthcare/medical specialists. Interns/volunteers should be 18 years old when joining the program. A pre-med or medical student ID or CV and credentials for nurses, midwives, dentists, or physicians are required.
Program Highlights
Gain experience in medicine by supporting our community in the Peruvian Amazon!
Join other pre-med and medical students and healthcare professionals worldwide!
Improve your Spanish skills with 4 hours a week of Spanish lessons!
Explore the Amazon Rainforest during our excursions to the jungle, including camping trips and chocolate-making workshop!
Visit Indigenous and Austrian-German communities!
Quick Details
- Peru
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Peru
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Academic Advising
- Language Lessons
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate of Completion
- Internship Placement
Refund Policy
Non-refundable
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Codo Del Pozuzo, Puerto Inca, Peru?
From Lima, interns need to take either a flight or bus to the city of Pucallpa. Our personnel will meet you at the airport or bus station in Pucallpa and bring you to Codo Del Pozuzo. The ride from Pucallpa to Codo del Pozuzo takes approximately 5 hours. We recommend you arrive at 13:00 or earlier at the airport or bus station in Pucallpa.
How many hours do interns work?
Interns usually work 25 hours from Monday to Thursday. However, you could work more hours as required by your university.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are free. We usually organize different jungle trips for interns in return for their support.
Are vaccines necessary?
Fortunately, we haven’t seen or heard any case of yellow fever or malaria since we started this project in 2018. However, we have seen a couple of dengue fever cases. Fortunately, the local health center is prepared to treat this illness. If interns have access to the dengue fever vaccine, we recommend they have it. None of our volunteers/interns in all these years have this vaccine as it is difficult to find.
Are there hospitals and pharmacies in Codo Del Pozuzo, Puerto Inca?
Codo del Pozuzo has one health center where interns can visit to have minor injuries or illnesses treated. It has an ambulance to transport people during emergency cases. Codo del Pozuzo has around 5 pharmacies.
Hospitals and clinics are available in Oxapampa or Pucallpa (5 hours away by car from Codo del Pozuzo).
Are there places to buy food in Codo Del Pozuzo, Puerto Inca?
Yes, there are a bunch of restaurants, groceries, and minimarkets.
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