Exploring Arusha and Moshi with the other volunteers and seeing the African culture first hand were some of my favorite moments. The healthcare system in Guatemala is generally underfunded and understaffed, especially outside of the major cities. Volunteers on the Medical project in Guatemala can help provide access to medical resources while gaining hands-on experience working with local doctors and nurses in local clinics.
Work is available for volunteers of all experience levels, but assigned tasks and the level of independence a volunteer will have depends on their qualifications and experience, as well as Spanish language skills.
The project was a perfect integration of basic sciences and clinical medicine, and it also allowed for the group to see preventative and diagnostic medicine. The fact that we got to see a rural village as well as the schools was a great asset to this trip. It really allowed the group to contrast what underserved areas are really like when outside of the U. The hands-on experiences that we were able to participate in are priceless and will be held dear to everyone on the trip.
Medical and nursing students who speak at least intermediate Spanish can help a mobile clinic provide healthcare access to underprivileged areas of Lima, while working alongside Peruvian healthcare professionals. Depending on your level of experience and Spanish skill level, medical volunteers may provide assistance with initial assessments, essential procedures like vaccinations and wound care, triage or helping with the operational set up each day.
Everything was above and beyond what I had hoped for. The house had everything we needed, and the food was amazing. IVHQ is the best. I had the most fulfilling trip, and am already planning on returning next summer. Thanks so much for making volunteering affordable and fun. Medical volunteers in Nepal are based in either Kathmandu, Chitwan or Pokhara. Qualified nurses and medical professionals can request to work in their area of expertise, including ICU, radiology, oncology, emergency, surgery, burns unit, gynecology, pediatrics and pharmacy.
Please note that local regulations prevent volunteers from treating patients without the supervision of local professionals so most volunteer work will be observational in nature. I would recommend this program to anybody.
As a recent medical graduate, I found that I was able to give and take as much as I could from the program. The two week rural placement gave me experience and an opportunity to observe diseases, management strategies, and patient interaction. I was also able to help diagnose and treat certain conditions which may have otherwise been missed or misdiagnosed.
This is an experience I will never forget. Volunteers in India work in hospitals and clinics in Delhi, shadowing experienced physicians who are enthusiastic about exchanging their knowledge and experience.
Here, volunteers assist with routine medical tasks, such as taking vitals, providing advice regarding health, nutrition and sanitation during routine check-ups, or treating minor injuries and wounds. The amount of hands-on volunteer work you are able to do will depend on your level of training and experience, as well as the length of your stay.
Longer-term volunteers staying 3 months or more will have more scope to assist with hands-on tasks, and qualified professionals may request to work in their area of expertise. There are check-off lists you can use and the chapters are designed to stand-alone - you don't have to read the book from cover to cover to have it make sense. Designed to be a resource before and during your trip, we poured years of experiences into writing this handbook for you. It is full of resource material, how-to's and references to help you find additional information.
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