Health/Medical Internship in Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• Lima: 
Lima

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Throughout the year.

Description:
Our internship program in Peru provides currently enrolled university students, recent graduates, and professionals the chance to better understand their field of study while gaining valuable work experience that will distinguish their resumes. Additionally, we offer participants of this program the chance to learn more about the life and culture of Peru from an intimate perspective.

AIDE believes that cultural exchange develops tolerance and understanding of circumstances and societies that are different from our own. Our aim is to build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. Welcome aboard, and we hope that you enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Highlights:
Accommodation
During their volunteer projects, participants will live with an Peruvian family either by themselves or with a small group of other volunteers in their city. Participants will be provided with 2-3 meals per day. Even though some host families may be able to launder participants' clothes, participants should plan to spend around 3.50 USD per week on laundry.

** A handful of volunteer projects offer on-site living instead of home-stay accommodations.

Internship placement
We have internship placements throughout Peru. Below is a brief sample of the kinds of placements we offer. If participants are interested in working in an area they don't see below, they are welcome to consult with an AIDE coordinator. We do our best to accommodate all requests.

Health and Medicine
Preference will be given to participants that have some experience in a medical environment or relevant coursework.

* Clinical Medicine

Location: Cusco

Description of project and duties:
Participants with previous medical experience or relevant course studies are eligible to be placed in one of the larger hospitals in the Cusco area. This hospital is equipped with modern facilities and has doctors with many specializations. Interns can work in a variety of different departments.

* Rural Health Care

Location: Cusco

Description of project and duties:
The internship is located in a small clinic in the Sacred Valley, near Cusco. The clinic has two operating rooms, four consultation rooms, dental and gynecological care, a lab, pharmacy, and a birthing center. Interns will work alongside the doctors and nurses as they care for the patients. Since it is a small clinic, interns will be exposed to many different sides of medicine.

* Clinical Medicine

Location: Lima

Description of project and duties:
The main responsibility of the health center is to provide medical assistance to all community members, regardless of socioeconomic conditions. The clinic has a laboratory, pharmacy, gynecologist, newborn nursery, dental care, and an emergency room for minor surgeries and childbirth. Interns will assist the doctors and nurses as well as provide primary health care information directly to patients and families.

* Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation

Location: Lima

Description of project and duties:
The physical therapy center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of children who have cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, and other physical and mental disabilities. Interns will assist the staff with the children's physical therapy. There are opportunities to work with the center's psychologist or in the small special education school. The center also has an area dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults.

Language Classes:
To those who need them, optional language classes are available in Lima. Classes are held prior to starting your volunteer work and are usually one-on-one sessions with a personal tutor. Classes are 20 hours per week (4 hours/day) for an additional USD 400/week and include home stay accommodations and meals. Language classes are a great way to be introduced to a new country and improve your Spanish skills.

Also Included:
* Pre-departure orientation
* Guaranteed internship placement
* Visa assistance (if needed)
* Travel/Medical insurance
* Airport pickup
* Transfer to your accommodations
* Arrival orientation
* Accommodations and meals
* Full-time local representative in Peru
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)

Qualifications:
* Participants must be at least 18 years old
* Participants must be able to speak at least at an intermediate level of Spanish
* Participants must be eligible to receive a tourist visa to Peru

Language Classes Fees
1 week: USD 400
2 weeks: USD 800
3 weeks: USD 1,200

AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in excess of the fair market value of the services you receive from AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.

Year Founded: 1992