Medical and Dental Internships in Kathmandu

My time here in Nepal has been nothing short of fantastic! It's easy to describe how great the scenery is and how wonderful the people are, but the intangibles are also what make Nepal so great. Just the way people interact with you and the day to day life makes things constantly interesting. Definitely bring a mask and a fan, its hot and dusty. This program was very humbling and allowed me to get a different perspective of dentistry.

I shadowed a dentist at the Samaj Dental Hospital in New Banashwor. I got to observe many different dental procedures and get to know the staff that worked there. Everyone was very welcoming and provided me with an educational experience that was interesting. The living accommodations were better than I had expected. The breakfast and dinner that was provided was great and there are many options for lunch. I would recommend to bring a towel and a roll of toilet paper to people considering joining the program. The staff gave great advice and made sure you felt comfortable and safe. After the program I feel like I am more confident in travelling abroad.

It was fascinating to see how the hospital managed their limited resources and supplies under the brunt of admitting many patients. It's definitely and experience I will never forget. I want to thank every one of the staff for their patience and assistance and the little family of the volunteers who steered me so expertly well through the maze of this amazing country. It's been a fun ride and I hope to come back very soon. Thanks ELI for such a great experience.

The program in Nepal is one that needs much more work. The staff cut corners. They didn't have a staff member pick me up because it was a Saturday. A random person who was "affiliated" with the program picked me and scammed me in the process. The staff weren't able to do anything about it. At the very least they could fire this person. They didn't give me a house tour or orientation because they figured the other volunteers would. The orientation they did gave us was information I learned by going online. There's no concern for your safety or well-being. They kept trying to convince me to take trips to Pokhara when I only had 2 weeks in Kathmandu. Probably so they wouldn't have to care about volunteers. Go somewhere else and I guarantee you'll have a better experience.