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Buenos Aires Medical Observation
Argentina Internship Placement
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- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
This placement is observation only. Observation will be performed in local hospitals and clinics (public or private), in health organizations, in specialized clinics or in doctor’s offices.
An example is the public hospital, which has been offering comprehensive medical services since the early 1960's. It is located away from the city center and the majority of the patients have few economic and medical resources. The hospital has 9 floors, about 250 staff members, about 1,000 patients per day and all standard departments except an emergency department. Some such departments include: diagnostic imaging, maternity, pediatrics, surgery and in/out-patient services. The doctors provide very personal care to all patients. There is a small cafeteria, a gift shop and a church on hospital grounds. The military provide daily volunteers for services such as security and check-in. Often there are visiting doctors and staff from other cities or countries.
Interns work in various departments depending on their interests and specialties. Interns will observe doctor/patient interactions and assist in basic duties.
Work Schedule: Usually 4-6 hours per day. Specific schedule determined on-site.
Location of Placements: Buenos Aires (about 30 minutes by bus from language school)
Lodging: Shared room in student residence. Other options available at extra cost.
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 8 weeks.
- Minimum Spanish level: Mid-Intermediate
- To provide medical care, interns must have completed all medical training.
- To provide companionship to long-term patients, volunteers must have experience in medical settings and a genuine interest in people.
- Interns must be very compassionate and able to interact with patients and doctors on both a personal and professional level.
- Experience with underfunded health care providers.
Important Things to Consider:
- Medical care in Argentina is provided much more personally than it generally is in North America and Europe.
- Some of the medical equipment is outdated and facilities are basic.
- Can be done as a volunteer program for 4 weeks if only interested in providing companionship to patients.
Other Comments:
The maximum number of participants that this organization accepts is 5.
(Note: We don't know if positions are available until you apply.)
Program Fees:
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