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Volunteer or Intern in a Medical Clinic in Peru

by: Vive Peru

9.54 (65)Verified

Apply medical theories you have learned in school and gain hands-on experience by volunteering at a clinic or hospital in Peru. This program offered by Vive Peru involves collaborating and working alongside local medical staff, helping you learn first-hand about local healthcare systems. You will have the chance to work closely with the community during medical campaigns, wherein you assist loc...

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Program Highlights

Observe doctors to learn how they interact with patients.

Gain an insight into the differences between US and Peruvian healthcare systems.

Obtain international professional experience in the fields of medicine and health care.

Attend a medical Spanish course to broaden your expertise from an international perspective.

Shadow medical and healthcare specialists who provide services to patients in Peru.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rural Areas, Peru
  • Trujillo, Peru
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Dental
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Asian
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.54

Total Reviews

65

Great volunteer opportunity

August 31, 2024by: Montez Cruz - United StatesProgram: Volunteer or Intern in a Medical Clinic in Peru
8

It is a great experience to learn about the culture, improve your Spanish, acquire medical knowledge, and meet amazing people. I loved that I got over my fear of speaking Spanish and spoke to the locals.

Great experience

August 20, 2024by: Leo DE LA LANDE - AustraliaProgram: Volunteer or Intern in a Medical Clinic in Peru
8

It was nice and I feel like I learned alot from this experience. I enjoyed learning about the Peruvian culture and the language. The people you meet are very nice aswell. Made some friends so its good.

I learned a lot by interacting with others!

June 22, 2024by: Rhen Davis - United StatesProgram: Volunteer or Intern in a Medical Clinic in Peru
8

Vive Peru was a wonderful experience because I was able to meet and interact with wonderful people. I learned a bit about cultural values, education, food, and family life. I learned a lot of Spanish as well! My program involved shadowing doctors to gain clinical experience for about seven hours a day. Students can select what specialties or areas of medicine they are interested in learning about, and program directors work very hard to connect students with local hospitals in those fields. Because I was in Peru at a time with fewer volunteers, each student had a translator assigned to him or her which helped facilitate the shadowing experience. It was very friendly, safe, and lots of fun. Students also have opportunities to participate in weekend trips to interesting sites and cities. These trips were always exciting, although they were less immersive because I spent more time with American students.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Peru
  • Trujillo, Peru

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Resume
    • Online Application

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