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Medical Elective in Emergency Medicine & Ambulance Services

by Third Eye Volunteer Foundation Nepal

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2011Year established

Program Overview

Join Nepal’s most hands-on Emergency Medicine & Ambulance Assistance Elective with Third Eye Volunteer Foundation Nepal — a government-registered non-profit in Kathmandu.

This program is designed for medical students, nursing students, paramedic students, EMTs, pre-med students, and healthcare professionals who want real, hands-on exposure — not just observation.

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Program Highlights

Real Ambulance Ride-Along: Go on real emergency calls with Nepal’s ambulance team — respond to road accidents, medical emergencies, and hospital transfers.
Emergency Department Rotation: Work in ER with doctors — learn emergency assessment, trauma protocols, and rapid diagnosis.
Learn Pre-Hospital Care: Learn how Nepal handles emergencies with limited resources — a skill that makes you a better doctor/paramedic anywhere.
Certificate + Reference Letter: Get Emergency Medicine Elective Certificate, ambulance hours logbook, and recommendation letter from supervising doctor.
Safe & Supported: Accommodation, food, airport pickup, local coordinator, 24/7 support, Nepali cultural orientation included.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Accommodation
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Welcome Dinner
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Assistance Booking Travel
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Certificate of Completion
Letter of Recommendation
Emergency Support

Exclusions

Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Visa Fees
International SIM Card
Domestic Airfare
International Airfare
Required Equipment
Vaccination Costs

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kathmandu, Nepal

Types & Subjects

  • Fields
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Dentistry

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • Antiguan & Barbudan
  • Argentinian
  • Armenian
  • Aruban

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Resume
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • Short Term

Starts At

  • Each Extra week: $246
  • 2 Weeks: $600

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It is hands-on under supervision. You will take vitals, assist in wound care, CPR, splinting, ambulance calls. For invasive procedures like suturing, IV, you assist the doctor — you don't do independently unless you are qualified and supervisor allows.

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