Vietnam: Medical Internship in Ho Chi Minh City

While there are government health programs available in Vietnam, the vast majority of the poor and underprivileged in Ho Chi Minh City are unable to access them for a variety of reasons, whether financial or practical. The gaps are filled primarily by charity clinics which are supported by churches and charities and are staffed by volunteers. ELI helps to provide volunteers and interns to work at one of these clinics. Volunteers will shadow a doctor and assist in any way that doctor requests. For many participants, this is primarily a medical shadowing placement, with hands on experience only to the degree the doctor feels comfortable with their experience and knowledge. Working in the clinic is ideal for self-starters and highly motivated volunteers. While the doctors mostly speak English, issues of a language barrier and cross-cultural interactions provide unique challenges for participants and are a great way to build skills necessary to work in the medical field in any country.

Participants in this program must be either medical students or a professional in the health care field.

Accommodation: Participants stay in a local guesthouse

Program Duration: 2 week minimum time commitment

Program Cost: varies depending on length of stay

Program Includes:

• Airport pickup
• Orientation upon arrival
• Placement
• Pre Departure materials
• Housing option
• In-country coordinator available 24/7
• US-based staff support

Program Does Not Include:

• Round-trip Airfare
• Return trip to Airport
• Visa Fees
• Required Travel and Medical Insurance
• Food

Participants must be at least 18 years old or older at the time of their program.

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