Professional Medical Internship in Ecuador
Ecuador
- Quito:
Quito
- Galapagos Islands:
Galapagos Islands
- All Other Regions of Ecuador:
Ambato,
Latacunga,
Otavalo
Term: Throughout the year
Dates: All year-round
Description:
Medical undergraduate or graduate students and beginning professionals hoping to gain clinical experience are welcome to intern in a variety of medical fields (general medicine, gynecology, pediatrician, laboratory, surgery, emergency, dental health, physical therapy, among others) at a public or private hospitals, clinic and medical foundations throughout Ecuador. The Internship is designed to engage students who are pursuing health-related careers or other occupations where knowledge of healthcare issues will be important. Interning on a Medicine & Healthcare program in a developing country is invaluable preparation for a career in Medicine. ELEP has medical internships to suit people of all levels of qualification and experience. Our medical internships have placements where interns will gain a great experience working directly professional medical staff. As an intern, you will be involved in the daily procedures of medical centers observing or directly providing various sorts of assistance to existing doctors and nurses. Our medical internship also attracts students who are contemplating a career in medicine, so whether you are thinking of applying to medical school or are already on a course, we can arrange valuable medical work experience for you. Our placements are specifically tailored to utilize the skills and experience that you have already acquired or are thing in gaining. Enthusiasm and a willingness to collaborate and learn - and also to help medical staff with their duties - will ensure that your experience will be unique.
Highlights:
- Professional medical placements in selected host Ecuadorian hospitals, medical organizations, etc - Gain practical training and experience - Explore and develop career options - Opportunity to put in practices your academic knowledge and Spanish skills - Written reference from the host company at the completion of your internship - Learn about working and living in another culture - Enhance your resume and improve your marketability - Develop new skills and competencies
Qualifications:
- Vested interest in training abroad - Willingness to learn and patience for mastering new skills - Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work independently or in teamwork - Professional demeanor - Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills - Good knowledge of Spanish (Intermediate level) - Good computer skills - Excellent communication skills
Cost in US$: Very cheap and affordable
Salary / Pay: Unpaid
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to Ecuador
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Resume
- Written Application
ELEP - Experiential Learning Ecuadorian Programs's Mission Statement: Our mission is to promote international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between Ecuador (Latin-American) and the rest of the world, to help people to gain hands-on practical experience, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, accomplishing these goals through our Volunteer, Internship and Spanish Study Programs. Therefore, ELEP's commitment is to contribute to intercultural and learning experience opportunities and development of the people, companies, organizations and communities through our programs
Year Founded: 1999
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