How long should I volunteer abroad?
Ideally, we’d recommend you give yourself 3 months to prepare, but 4-6 weeks will also give you plenty of time. ‘It’s great helping our volunteers and interns plan last minute trips! It can all seem very overwhelming, but I help them decide on a destination and project that’ll best suit them.
Can medical students volunteer abroad?
PMGY offers a wide range of medical volunteer abroad projects including nursing, physical therapy, midwifery, dentistry, paediatrics & surgery. We can organise a variety of health related placements in Bali • Ecuador • Ghana • India • Peru • Sri Lanka • Tanzania & Vietnam.
Can I work overseas as a doctor?
Many doctors seek employment overseas while they are between jobs in their home country. Staying in touch with colleagues while you are overseas can be a good way to find employment when you return to your home country.
Should you do a medical volunteer program while abroad?
Volunteering abroad in general can be a way to do this, but if you’ve made the lifelong commitment to healthcare, you may want to find an opportunity to continue your mission while abroad. For times like this, it’s perfect to consider doing a medical volunteer program.
What is medical volunteering in Thailand like?
Outside of volunteering and studying, you’ll visit a night market, temples, waterfalls, and much more as you travel throughout Thailand. Click here to sign up! Medical volunteering is a unique opportunity that can hugely benefit both the host community and the volunteer.
Where can I volunteer as a doctor in India?
Volunteering Journeys currently offers several different medical volunteer abroad placements and healthcare programs in India, Nepal, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. If you’re a med student or a pre-med student, you’re invited to take part in Volunteering Journeys’ medical work experience program in India.
What is medical volunteering?
For many doctors, nurses, and other medical workers, medical volunteering is a chance for them to do what they always wanted to do- enjoy personal interactions through helping people- with a different set of challenges than they would have in their usual work environment.