Medical Internship in Nepal

Gain invaluable medical experience while working alongside knowledgeable nurses and doctors in Nepal

Destination

Nepal

Age

16+ y/o

Minimum Stay

1 week

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

What’s included

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Transportation

To and from the airport, plus everything in between. Daily transport to your placement and back.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at €1,630 for 1 week

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Trip Overview

Explore global healthcare

Dive deep into a developing healthcare system and help provide underserved communities with better access to necessary healthcare.

Shadow medical professionals

Observe and learn directly from doctors and nurses in different departments. Get insights into daily realities of medical care and community outreach.

Perform clinical work

Enhance your CV as you assist with a variety of medical procedures, observe surgeries, and gain practical experience in patient care

Immerse yourself in Nepali culture

Experience life in a local home. Connect with your new family, fellow interns, and explore the fascinating culture and spectacular scenery of Nepal.

Grow as a global citizen

Take a leap out of your comfort zone and develop your confidence, independence, and communication skills to benefit your future career.

What you need to know

Overview

This Medical internship in Nepal is open to all ages and ideal for those with a keen interest in pursuing a career in medicine.

It’s a great opportunity to gain some practical experience while working alongside doctors and nurses in Nepal.

Whether you’re a high school student preparing for university applications, or already enrolled in a medical degree, this project is sure to add value.

It’s also an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the healthcare system of a developing country. This is what will give your CV an extra edge.

A Day in the Life

On any given day, you will work shifts alongside your professional supervisors.

Whether you start early in the morning or sign up for an evening shift, you will be shadowing local doctors and nurses closely as they make their rounds.

At least once during your placement, you’ll get the opportunity to join an outreach for a day or two, which will take you to rural communities or local schools.

During the hours you aren’t working, you’ll have ample free time to explore with your fellow interns, taking in Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and spectacular natural beauty. Visit one of the many temples in the old city centre of Kathmandu, sample the delicious local food or go for a hike in the mountains.

Since you will be living with a local host family, use any opportunity during free time to get to know them better, and fully immerse yourself in their way of life.

Aims & Impact

The main aim of this project is to give you the opportunity to expand your medical knowledge and give you insight into healthcare practices in a developing country.

With up to 25% of the population in Nepal falling under the poverty line, access to basic healthcare does remain a challenge for certain vulnerable groups. We arrange for you to provide free basic healthcare to some of these groups. This is done through our outreach programmes, under the supervision of local professionals. We also enable you to help raise awareness about some of the more pressing health issues facing the country.

To ensure that we stay true to our long-term vision, we have committed to four goals as outlined in our Medical Management Plan:

Encourage an understanding of medical practices and promote an exchange of medical knowledge
Improve hygiene standards
Promote awareness of non-communicable diseases
Improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups

Gain medical work experience in Nepal while helping us achieve these goals.

Activities

You’ll be working in either a hospital or rehabilitation centre. In both cases, there’s a massive scope of work for medical interns in Nepal. Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do during your placement:

Observe doctors and nurses doing their daily rounds

Students performing health checks in Nepal

Assist in free basic health checks during outreaches

Present hygiene workshops at schools

Lead first aid training for care centre staff and parents

Your work will be split in four main areas:

Observation

Shadowing and observation are a huge part of this project. You’ll follow local doctors and nurses as they go about their daily tasks. While doing this, you will learn about the area’s common diseases, their diagnoses, and treatment.

We aim to create a platform for a true cultural exchange, with you learning from local staff and then sharing your experiences with fellow interns.

Outreach Work

We also organise outreach days to give you some practical medical work experience in Nepal. You’ll take time out from your regular schedule and join other interns together as a group.

During these outreaches, you will assist doctors and nurses with free health checks and administering basic medication in the suburban or remote communities of Kathmandu. This could include:

Blood pressure checks
Weighing
Heart rate monitoring

Hygiene workshops

From time to time we arrange health and hygiene classes at local schools. Here you will help teach local children a few basics, such as:

Dental/oral hygiene
Hand washing techniques
Personal hygiene

First Aid

Nepal is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, such as earthquakes. Because of this, you’ll help us run basic first aid workshops for care centre staff, parents, and community members. By doing this, you equip them with the necessary skills to help out during a disaster.

Please note that your role as a medical intern in Nepal is strictly observational, as the government does not permit practical involvement in hospitals from those who are not licensed medical professionals.

Medical Departments

During your international medical internship in Nepal, you will be able to work in a number of different departments, such as:

General health services
Orthopaedics
Paediatrics
Dental services
ENT
X-ray
Ultrasound
Ophthalmology

If you’re interested in a specific department, please feel free to contact us and we can help advise you.

Map & Location

Journey to the roof of the world in Nepal, home to Everest and the birthplace of Buddha. Even beyond the mountains, its filled with unparalleled natural and architectural beauty, steeped in history and culture. Did you know it is the only country to have a flag without four sides?

Nepal is gaining traction as a tourist destination thanks to its incredible religious and cultural history, low crime rate, and unique landscape. Plus, it’s the perfect place to embrace your spiritual side.

Bharatpur

Bharatpur is the medical centre for Nepal and is the third largest city in the country. About a five hour drive from the capital Kathmandu, Bharatpur is famous for its access to Chitwan National Park, a World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot.

With a subtropical climate, the area around Bharatpur is home to crocodiles, rhinos, and Bengal Tigers, which you may even see on a safari. If you’d rather explore within the city, you’ll find charming local shops, temples, and the vast Bishazari Tal lake.

Kathmandu

The capital city of Nepal and home to about one million people, Kathmandu is located in a valley surrounded by the Himalayas. It is culturally and religiously mixed, experiencing a varied climate with cool winters and hot summers.

You’ll find ancient temples and stupas sharing space with thriving eateries and modern skyscrapers, all with the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The scenery alone makes it no surprise that it is the focal point for Nepal’s history, art, culture, and economy.

Food & Accommodation

Experience true local life in Nepal! You will have a comfortable room, three delicious meals a day, and safe drinking water — everything you need to truly appreciate this stunning country. Our team will also handle your transport to and from your placement every day.

You’ll live with a warm and welcoming host family, personally vetted by Projects Abroad, immersing you in the culture from day one. Feel like a local, enjoying delicious, home-cooked, traditional food prepared by your hosts and experiencing Nepali life firsthand.

You may share your host family with other Projects Abroad participants and we will try to place you with someone of a similar age and the same gender. This way, you can share your cultural experiences and make global friendships with your hosts and other travellers.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Nepal Arrival Procedures page.