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Traditional Medicine Internship in the Amazon
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Embark on an internship blending modern healthcare with traditional practices. Tackle challenges, collaborate across cultures, and drive sustainable solutions. This Traditional Medicine Internship in the Amazon offers you the opportunity to work alongside experienced midwives, known as "mamitas," who provide healthcare support in rural and jungle communities. The program is centered on integratin...
Embark on an internship blending modern healthcare with traditional practices. Tackle challenges, collaborate across cultures, and drive sustainable solutions. This Traditional Medicine Internship in the Amazon offers you the opportunity to work alongside experienced midwives, known as "mamitas," who provide healthcare support in rural and jungle communities. The program is centered on integrating traditional midwifery practices with modern techniques to address maternal and neonatal health challenges. By participating in prenatal care visits, natural gynaecology workshops, and sacred ceremonies, you'll gain hands-on experience in midwifery care and learn from professionals who blend ancestral knowledge with contemporary healthcare practices. As an intern, you'll assist midwives with pat...
Program Highlights
Assist midwives in a medical environment.
Gain hands-on experience in the traditional medical sector.
Work in a diverse, cultural setting.
Gain insight into sacred healthcare practices.
Live and work in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Quick Details
- Archidona, Ecuador
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Summer
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Medicine
- Nursing
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- Afghani
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
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Program Details
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Locations
- Archidona, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- Afghani
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
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Embark on an internship blending modern healthcare with traditional practices. Tackle challenges, collaborate across cultures, and drive sustainable solutions. This Traditional Medicine Internship in the Amazon offers you the opportunity to work alongside experienced midwives, known as "mamitas," who provide healthcare support in rural and jungle communities. The program is centered on integrating traditional midwifery practices with modern techniques to address maternal and neonatal health challenges. By participating in prenatal care visits, natural gynaecology workshops, and sacred ceremonies, you'll gain hands-on experience in midwifery care and learn from professionals who blend ancestral knowledge with contemporary healthcare practices. As an intern, you'll assist midwives with pat...

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Ready to Learn More?
Embark on an internship blending modern healthcare with traditional practices. Tackle challenges, collaborate across cultures, and drive sustainable solutions. This Traditional Medicine Internship in the Amazon offers you the opportunity to work alongside experienced midwives, known as "mamitas," who provide healthcare support in rural and jungle communities. The program is centered on integrating traditional midwifery practices with modern techniques to address maternal and neonatal health challenges. By participating in prenatal care visits, natural gynaecology workshops, and sacred ceremonies, you'll gain hands-on experience in midwifery care and learn from professionals who blend ancestral knowledge with contemporary healthcare practices. As an intern, you'll assist midwives with pat...
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