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Cordoba Medical Observation
Argentina Internship Placement
Options
- 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 in a small, private hospital in Cordoba that was founded in 1995. It operates in a small building of 5 floors and has all major medical departments such as: diagnostic imaging, maternity, pediatrics, surgery, out and in-patient services as well as its own pharmacy and child care facilities. There are two emergency units associated with this hospital, one is on-site and the other is in a different part of the city. Some very well-known doctors throughout Cordoba regularly work here and others visiting doctors come at different times. This hospital also has affiliations with other hospitals and clinics in Cordoba.
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 08:00-16:00. Specific schedule determined on site.
Location of Placements: Cordoba (next door to the language school)
Lodging: Shared room in student apartment. Other options available at extra cost.
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 4 weeks.
- Minimum Spanish level: Advanced
- 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- Some of the medical equipment is somewhat outdated and facilities are basic.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 4.
(Note: We don't know if positions are available until you apply.)
Program Fees:
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