Medicine in Argentina (2-Week Winter Special)

  Argentina

• Cordoba: 
Cordoba

Term: Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Sunday: December 28, 2008 - Saturday: January 10, 2009

Description: If you want to gain real insight into the working world of medicine, this is a great opportunity. In the beautiful, historic city of Córdoba, you can help the doctors in their busy clinics or work in hospitals shadowing the staff on their daily rounds.

You will rotate around different medical centers in the city of Córdoba so you can see a wide variety of healthcare facilities, conditions and treatments. You can accompany doctors in their consultations and work with patients. You will get great insight into medical practice and observe a variety of procedures. You don't need any experience, but you should be eager to learn and speak good conversational Spanish so you can communicate with doctors, nurses and patients. Some of the places we work include the Hospital Pediatrico, a large regional children's hospital that has overcome years of political struggle to function today. Hospital Pediatrico demonstrates how Argentina's fraught political past impacts the country's healthcare system now. You will also spend time at Hospital San Roque where our volunteers work in departments as diverse as dentistry and mental healthcare. You will have a weekend trip to relax and enjoy some of Argentina's stunning summer landscapes in the Traslasierra region. Traveling along High Mountain Pass from Córdoba province's capital, we will take you to stay in the quaint mountain town of Nono where there are many activities to enjoy, including a traditional Argentine asada.

Highlights: Argentina is an amazing place to volunteer or intern abroad. Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world, the second largest country in South America and a place of extremes. You'll be amazed by the breathtaking scenery and great diversity in its landscapes. There's much to explore, ranging from its extensive Atlantic coastline through to glaciers, Andean mountains and the vast 'Pampas'.

Argentina combines South American traditions with strong European influences. It's an elegant country that is rich in natural, cultural and sporting resources and has a well-educated population. Unfortunately, in the late 20th century Argentina suffered high inflation rates and severe debt problems. However, the country is steadily climbing the hill back from depression, and its economy is finally getting back on track.

With ten UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves and seven World Heritage Sites, Argentina is a fascinating country for tourists. As a visitor you'll feel comfortable, inconspicuous and very welcome.

All accommodation is organized, paid for and monitored by Projects Abroad. All project placements are regularly visited and checked. We require high standards of supervision and accommodation, which are verified before you arrive in Argentina.

This project offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture in a manner which even the most hardened of backpackers could never hope to do.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Open-minded and with a willingness to travel.

Age Range: 16-80

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-20

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement: As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded: 1992