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.
Visit the Projects Abroad website for more details on this program.
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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 Pamela,
I’m happy to hear about your fantastic time away with us on our Nutrition Placement in Peru. Great things are achieved when volunteers join our global community. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated not just by us but by the local community. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Irazema Arizabal, Country Director for Peru