Medical Internship in Thailand

About the program

This exciting program offers Medical Internships for those volunteers who are currently studying medicine in a number of notable private and public full-service hospitals in Chiang Mai. In all cases, volunteers/interns are able to work closely with a supervising physician, and are paired with a full-time doctor who they will shadow on daily rounds. Interns are only placed with doctors with an exceptional command of English. These are highly qualified professionals, many of whom have been educated in the US or UK. Intern responsibilities vary according to their own qualifications, experience and/or comfort level. Participants with a full medical degree will often enjoy far more access when it comes to administering care and interacting with patients, but it is important to note that most interns only observe or help out with very minor tasks. While every aspect of the internship is carefully monitored by the supervising staff, it is important to note that medical interns would never get this far ‘behind the scenes’ in a Western hospital, so it really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for medical students.

Goals of this Project:

• Provide essential medical care to the people of Thailand
• Improve the health and wellbeing of some of the poorest people in the world
• Enable international volunteers to spend time working with those who need it most
• Enable inter-cultural exchange which benefits both locals and international volunteers alike

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Volunteer's role

Participants on this program will gain valuable exposure to the Thai healthcare system and unparalleled insight into patient care in one of the most medically advanced countries in the world.

Interns are encouraged to note their department preferences and, depending on current needs at the hospital(s) in which they are placed, these will be taken into account when planning the placement.  Interns will be rotated through different departments on a weekly basis, allowing adequate exposure to each department as well as gaining exposure across specialities.  

Some of the areas medical interns can work in include; General Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Room, Operating Room, Hemodialysis, Dental, Physical Therapy, Health promotion and ward rounds.  

Interns on this program will benefit from a shared international learning experience in the field of medicine.  This is a program not to be missed for those wishing to expand their medical knowledge.

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Requirements  

This program offers an amazing opportunity for suitable applicants who are 18 years and over to work alongside qualified medical professionals and gain first-hand insight into Thailand's healthcare system.

Applicants to this program must be either:

1. Currently studying on a pre-med, pre-nursing or pre-dental track (with this listed clearly on their resume) or,
2. A medical, nursing or dental student (currently enrolled in medical, nursing or dental school) or,
3. A new resident doctor, nurse or dentist.

Documentation required

Interns must provide the following documentation AT LEAST ONE MONTH in advance of their start date.

1. A letter of reference from a medical related professor who is currently or has recently taught them a subject that relates to the medical field (biology, physiology etc are acceptable).
2. Department preferences:1 for each week of volunteering plus 1 extra.  We will provide a list once a placement is confirmed.
3. A letter of motivation

Clothing and appearance is important for medical interns on this program. Professional clothing must be worn at all times ie buttoned, collared shirts, long professional pants or skirts and presentable footwear. All medical interns will be provided with intern lab coats for a deposit of 500 Thai Baht. If returned washed and clean the deposit is full refunded.  If returned unwashed, but in otherwise good condition, 400 Baht is refunded.  No refund will be provided for items not returned or returned in a poor condition.

Naturally, all applicants must also have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!

Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:

• Emergency contact
• Medical Qualification
• Passport
• References
• Resume
• Vaccination Certificate