Group Travel in Peru - Medical Projects

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• Lima: 
Lima

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year-round

Description: Take your enthusiasm and passion for learning and helping people to Peru, where you can work on a medical project that will allow you to experience firs- hand the Latin American healthcare system.

You and your group members can spend anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 weeks providing assistance to doctors and nurses in local hospitals and medical clinics. Depending on Spanish level and experience, you will be able to rotate through the emergency room, pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine, and even surgery, gaining experience by both observing a variety of procedures, and at times providing direct assistance to the physicians.

AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations made on behalf of our programs are tax deductible.

Qualifications: Eligibility:
* At least 18 years old
* Be a native English speaker
* Posses an intermediate level of Spanish
* Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Peru
* Medical experience is helpful but not required
* Volunteers must bring a white lab coat and scrubs

Cost in US$: $1,300 - $1,595.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 - 70 years old

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 3 - 10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AIDE (The Association of International Development & Exchange)'s Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.

Year Founded: 1992