- Peru
About Program
Projects Abroad offers Medicine & Healthcare internships in Peru for interns of all levels looking to gain international work experience.
Intern in specific areas such as Nursing, Midwifery, Dentistry, Public Health, Nutrition, or General Medicine. In order to qualify for this internship program, participants must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish understanding and be able to commit to 4 weeks of participation time.
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Program Highlights
- Interns will get hands on medical experience working with professionals in the medical field. Internships are available in a variety of fields, including midwifery, dentistry, nursing, and more.
- This internships is customizable to fit your time frame, let Projects Abroad design you ideal internship experience in Peru!
- Interns will likely stay with a host family in Peru, giving them the opportunity to learn about Peruvian history and culture.
- This internship placement gives you the opportunity meet interns from around the world, traveling to Peru in order to gain international experience.
- Interns can also add language classes while they complete their internship abroad. Learn more about this program by visiting the Projects Abroad website.
Popular Programs
Observe and learn from local doctors at healthcare facilities in Peru and get international work experience.
Gain work experience in a maternity ward and learn directly from local midwives and doctors.
Gain overseas experience as a nursing intern in Peru by working alongside professional medical staff.
Help rural communities in Peru live healthier lives to reduce malnutrition, and add overseas experience to your CV.
Response from Projects Abroad
Hi Pia,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed and insightful review of your medical internship in Peru. We're thrilled to hear that it was a unique experience that significantly contributed to your personal and professional growth.
We understand that you encountered some challenges during your trip, and we sincerely apologise for the food-related illnesses and the unfortunate theft of your phone. These were undoubtedly stressful situations, and we appreciate you acknowledging our support in accompanying you to the hospital, providing necessities, and assisting with the police report and flyer distribution.
Regarding your feedback about the internship's independent nature and limited interaction with your host family, we want to acknowledge your perspective. In midwifery placements, the dynamic can be different due to the unpredictable nature of the work and the need to be readily available. However, we always strive to ensure our volunteers feel supported and connected, both at their placements and within their host families. In hindsight, we could have done better in proactively communicating this dynamic and exploring alternative options for increased host family interaction.
We're surprised to hear about your experience with the hospital staff. Open communication is crucial to a positive internship experience, and we sincerely apologise if you sometimes felt unsupported or disengaged. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our communication and supervision practices at this placement. If you had expressed these concerns during your stay, we would have been happy to intervene and address them directly with the staff.
Despite these challenges, we're delighted that your overall experience was positive and that you found Peru to be an unforgettable destination. We are committed to providing our volunteers with enriching and supportive experiences, and your feedback helps us continuously improve. Thank you again for sharing your insights, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Best regards,
The Projects Abroad Team