Medical and Dental Internships in Kathmandu, Nepal

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Arrival dates during any other month are completely flexible.

Description:
* Intern at a Hospital or Health Clinic. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Nepali people, especially women and children, suffer unnecessarily due to a lack of basic medical care. Working at a hospital or clinic is an opportunity to provide a much needed service and learn firsthand about basic healthcare in a third world country. These placements are ideal for pre-med, pre-dental, nursing, medical and dental students who wish to acquire clinical experience, and participants are often invited to observe surgeries. If you have interest or experience in a particular field, let us know and we will try to create a program tailored to you. This is a great program for serious students who are ready to roll-up their sleeves and learn from Nepali professionals! This program will fill up during Summer 2010, so if you plan to go we recommend applying soon.

* Intern at a Dental Office - Hospitals in Kathmandu offer complete dental care on-site. The dental offices are often swamped with patients - some of whom have never seen a dentist before. These positions are open to dental students and junior/senior level undergraduates who have some related experience/education and plan to pursue a career in the field.

* Medical Volunteer Professionals - Rural clinics are always in need of certified RNs and MDs. If you have a couple weeks to spare, you can make a big difference in the quality of care in rural areas.

Highlights: Do great work in a country that will leave a lasting impression on you. Kathmandu is a sprawling city with elements of the western world, but steeped in tradition. There are endless things to do and see. Eliabroad.org works hard to ensure that volunteers also get a chance to explore beautiful Nepal! Participants usually plan weekend trips to float on the lake in Pokhara and ride the elephants in Chitwan. There is also a thriving tourist district for those who crave a pizza, a hamburger, or English language bookstores. It is a city where you can escape the West or not, depending on your preference.

Qualifications: Positions are available for pre-med, pre-dental, nursing students, medical students, and medical professionals.

Bring:
* An open mind
* The desire to learn about and respect Nepali culture
* Flexibility
* A sincere desire to help
* Resourcefulness
* An inkling for adventure!

Cost in US$: New lower program fees!

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001