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Nursing Internships and Electives in Asia & Peru

$300-600Program Costs
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Program Overview

Embark on a life-changing experience through nursing internships abroad that combine hands-on medical learning with meaningful cultural immersion. With Volunteering Journeys, you can join nursing internship programs that allow you to gain practical experience in real healthcare settings while exploring the world. Asia offers an incredible variety of healthcare environments for nursing students, graduates, and professionals seeking international experience. From vibrant urban hospitals to rural community clinics, you’ll witness diverse medical practices and patient care systems across countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. During your nursing elective abroad you’ll shadow local nurses, assist with basic care, observe patient rounds, and contribute to community outreach projects like maternal health education or preventive care workshops. You’ll gain valuable clinical exposure in pediatrics, obstetrics, surgery, and general medicine.This will strengthen your nursing knowledge, boost your global healthcare awareness, and help you develop cultural sensitivity — essential skills for any future healthcare professional.

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Program Highlights

Work in a new environment, dealing with an often understaffed clinic and coping with fewer medical resources than you would be used to in the West.
Put your skills to the test and push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
Broaden your knowledge of global medicine.
Witness the dedication and care of a hospital or clinic's medical staff while working alongside them.
Spend the program working under a professional mentor, shadowing, observing, learning, assisting, and putting your own nursing skills into practice.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity 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
Training
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Internship Placement

Quick Details

Location
San Jose, Costa RicaCochin, IndiaKathmandu, NepalCusco, PeruTacloban City, PhilippinesDa nang, VietnamPhnom Penh, CambodiaSri Lanka
Starts At$300-600
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Women's Studies
Causes:
  • Community Development
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Public Health
Types:
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
  • Medical
  • Volunteering
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Updated Nov 13, 2025

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Cochin, India
  • Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Tacloban City, Philippines
  • Da nang, Vietnam
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Sri Lanka

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 9-12 Weeks, Summer, Alternative Spring Break
  • Intern Duration: Summer, Winter, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months
  • Gap Year Timing: After College, Post High School, During College, During High School, Career Break / Mid-Career

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months, 9-12 Weeks, Summer, Alternative Spring Break

Starts At

$300-600

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Duke of Edinburgh
Gap Year Association
One World 365
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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