Medical & Clinical Electives in Bolivia
by World Unite!
Program Overview
Do you want to do an internship abroad in the medical field? How about Bolivia? Our program is designed for students and trainees in medicine, nursing, and physiotherapy, offering hands-on experience in a hospital setting in Cochabamba, Bolivia. If you are not yet enrolled in a medical school, we can also arrange a pre-medical or pre-nursing internship.
You will gain valuable insights into healthcare provision by observing and assisting local staff in their daily work. Under supervision, you may have the opportunity to perform minor treatments and activities, such as wound care and measuring vital signs. You'll be assigned a mentor in your specialty who will decide which examinations and treatments you can perform under their supervision.
The program is available all year with flexible start dates and a minimum duration of 2 weeks. You can choose to stay in one department or rotate through multiple departments to gain a broad understanding of the hospital's operations.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-3 Months
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
Updated Jun 15, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cochabamba, Bolivia
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-3 Months
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What is the minimum age for participating in this medical internship?
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
What language skills are required for the internship?
Basic Spanish language skills are required.
Do I need a visa to join the program in Bolivia?
You must apply for a visa in advance, although no visa fee applies for most nationalities staying up to 90 days.
Who can join the medical and nursing internship program?
Medical, nursing, and physiotherapy students or trainees can join, while pre-medical and pre-nursing internships are open to everyone.
Can my university internship requirements be accommodated?
The issuance of confirmations/certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing internship contracts for your university are included in the program.
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