Medical Internships in Buenos Aires

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Because of lack of funding, many public hospitals in Buenos Aires are short-staffed and under-equipped. Volunteers will assist a group of residents in a public hospital in the city of Buenos Aires. Within this group of residents, the volunteer will be able to:

* See the patients with the residents
* Assist in taking patient histories
* Observe examinations

Volunteers can also assist with an HIV/AIDS mobilization project or visit children with serious or chronic health problems in hospitals around the city. Both projects will give volunteers insight into the health issues Argentina is facing as well as help those the volunteers come into contact with.

Highlights: Buenos Aires! It's one of the world's great capitals.

Qualifications: The requirements for the medical program are:
- resume in Spanish
- letter of intent (explaining why you wish to volunteer at a hospital in Argentina)
- confirmation of pre-med or medical school status (letter faxed or emailed by your university)
- university transcripts
- intermediate or higher level of Spanish

Cost in US$: Varies by duration. Contact us for details.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001