Medical Internship for Undergraduate Students in Nepal

Transform your pre-med journey in the mountains of Nepal

Destination

Age

18+ y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

May, June, and July

Accommodation

Homestay

Service Hours

15

Shadowing Hours

40

What’s included

Excursions, Socials & Fun

Excursions to famous sights and cultural exploration throughout the programme.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Meals

All breakfast, lunch, and dinners, and always fresh drinking water.

Pre-departure Support

Everything you need to prepare for your trip, including visa advice, cultural awareness training, access to your dedicated pre-departure portal, and more.

Trip Overview

Varied physician shadowing

Gain invaluable clinical exposure by shadowing doctors in various departments, observing procedures, consultations, and patient interactions.

Complete community health outreach

Develop and deliver educational presentations on hygiene, disease prevention, and positive health habits in local schools to improve awareness.

Practice real medical skills

Learn practical skills like taking vital signs, suturing, and gain insights into tropical diseases and medical ethics from engaging local experts.

Fall in love with Nepal

Immerse yourself in Nepali culture by visiting Boudhanath Stupa, enjoying momo-making classes, and a Himalayan expedition to Nagarkot Hill Station.

A path to self discovery

Find out more about yourself and the career you want to pursue while embarking on an unforgettable journey with other Pre-Med students like you.

What you need to know

Overview

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to gain clinical exposure, then this program is for you. This immersive Pre-Med Program in Nepal is the perfect way to elevate your medical school application.

You’ll benefit from a Pre-Med Program if you’re looking for guaranteed physician shadowing hours as well as community service hours. Whatever you need to succeed, our programs are tailored for pre-med students like you.

This is the perfect opportunity to embrace the spiritual culture of Nepal as you demonstrate the competency requirements set out by the AAMC.

By engaging with medical professionals and patients overseas, you’ll gain valuable skills. These will set you apart from other medical school candidates.

This program follows a set itinerary with a group of like-minded students. This offers a balance of clinical exposure and leisure time. Take this chance to network with other passionate medical students and forge lifelong bonds.

“Each applicant needs to be as sure as possible that this is what they want to do with their life. That motivation can be demonstrated through academic achievement and also through exposure to clinical medicine and community service.

MCAT scores do not guarantee that an applicant will be invited to interview. Just as important are extracurricular activities and life experiences.”

– Mickey Foxwell MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Aims & Impact

The aims of this program for pre-med students are to:

  1. Facilitate first-class medical exposure, broadening your knowledge.
  2. Provide extra-curricular service hours, freeing your college time to focus on your GPA and MCAT grades.
  3. Build AAMC competencies, including cultural awareness, communication, and compassion.
  4. Ensure you stand out from other medical school applicants.

At the same time, you’ll visit Nepal to leave a positive impact, treating disadvantaged community members. Up to 25% of the population in Nepal falls beneath the poverty line, meaning access to basic healthcare is limited for vulnerable groups.

The health concerns facing Nepal include:

    • Diarrheal disease, respiratory diseases, tuberculosis, and cyclosporiasis.
    • Dengue fever reached a new peak in 2022.
    • Malnutrition, especially among children living in poverty.
    • Injuries caused by natural disasters, particularly floods and earthquakes.
    • Overburdened and understaffed hospitals.
    • A lack of education in poverty-stricken and remote areas.You’ll help to treat vulnerable community members in Nepal while raising awareness of healthy living. Not only will this provide the community service hours you need, but it’ll also form part of our long-term aim of addressing health needs worldwide.

Activities

This Undergrad Medical Internship provides unmatched opportunities to take your medical knowledge to the next level!

Here’s what to expect:

  • Dive deep into Nepali healthcare: Immerse yourself in a real-world hospital setting and see how doctors handle challenges in a developing country.
  • Learn from the best: Shadow experienced doctors, observe their patient interactions, and witness medicine in action.
  • Develop your bedside manner: Hone your communication skills by talking with patients and participating in community outreach programmes.
  • Unlock hidden knowledge: Attend workshops and lectures on Nepali healthcare issues, gaining insights beyond your textbooks.
  • Build your medical arsenal: Explore diverse healthcare practices and build a strong foundation for your future medical career.

But wait, there’s more!  This internship isn’t just about medicine. Connect with local people, explore Kathmandu and its surroundings, and immerse yourself in a vibrant new culture. Plus, if you stay for three weeks or more, visit the incredible city of Pokhara in the shadow of the Himalayan Mountains.

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.

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.

Book your adventure

Call +353 (0)1 571 5080 to discuss special discounts or group bookings.

Still got questions? We’re happy to help!

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