Medical Projects in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Ibarra

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Dates: 1st & 3rd Friday of each month

Description: Experience the vibrant culture of Ecuador, and gain valuable medical experience! Live with a host family while volunteering in the medial field. Volunteers with this program will work in a local hospital or medical clinic in the Highlands of Ecuador, along the coast, or in the Galapagos Islands. You will get first-hand experience by working side by side with doctors and nurses in different areas of the hospital. Volunteers typically start in the emergency room, and then will have the ability to move on to other areas of the hospital like pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine and surgery. Depending on your Spanish level and experience, you can learn how to take vital signs, do minor suturing, remove stitches, take blood samples, etc. The minimum time commitment to this project is 4 weeks, as you will likely spend at least two weeks adjusting to the hospital, becoming comfortable with your Spanish skills, and allowing the local Ecuadorian doctors and nurses the time to get to know you. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the medical field, while exploring a new country and having fun!

*Shorter program lengths may be available. Please contact AIDE for more information.

Highlights: * Pre-departure orientation
* Travel medical insurance
* Visa assistance (if needed)
* Airport pickup
* Transfer to your accommodations
* Arrival orientation
* Accommodations and meals
* Full-time local representative in Ecuador
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)

Qualifications: * At least 18 years old
* Intermediate level of Spanish
* Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Ecuador

Cost in US$: $2250 for 4 weeks, $275 each additional week

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AIDE '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