Medical Internships in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  Thailand

• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 

Description: The hospitals in Thailand are known the world over for their advanced and professional care. Students who intend to pursue a career in medicine can now learn about the medical system in Chiang Mai firsthand. This program is ideal for students who would like to learn about tropical diseases and public health issues in the region. Students shadow doctors and assist staff Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Placements are available for medical students and pre-meds with junior or senior status. Interns with this program live with other participants in the volunteer house.

Highlights: Interns in this project will quickly learn why Thailand has become a medical center for much of Asia. The high level of technology in Thailand's hospitals and the highly qualified bilingual staff that operate hospitals in Thailand have made Thailand a medical hub for Asia. Interns are paired with a Thai doctor who supervising them throught their internship.

Qualifications: Placements are available for pre-med, public health, dental, nursing and medical students.

Cost in US$: Vary according to duration.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

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

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