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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...

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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

Locations
  • Archidona, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
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Guidelines:
  • Afghani
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
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Awards

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Archidona, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • Afghani
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran

Cost per week

$300-600

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

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)

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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