Medical volunteer program in Cusco
Highlights
- Learn about the health system in Peru
- Work with experienced doctors and nurses
- Immerse yourself in the Peruvian culture
- Meet other volunteers from around the world
- Learn Spanish!
Overview
Rural clinics in Peru are always in need of extra hands to help assist doctors and nurses. INLEX partners with various clinics around Cusco and the region to promote adequate treatment to low income patients.
Volunteers in the medical program must be studying medicine ,be professionals in the medical or health field or have a related proven background. Volunteers will be helping doctors and nurses in clinics diagnose and treat patients.
The medical program is very broad , so volunteers can help in various areas like lab work, gynecology, traumatology, pharmacy, preventive medicine, and more . Volunteers will be assigned to an area where they are best qualified to assist in ; the possibility to rotate in various departments is also an option.
Volunteers in the medical program must bring their own scrubs. Depending on the clinic there might be a $25 weekly donation to the clinic to offset supplies used by the volunteer.
- Host family, in private room with two meals per day Participation in cultural activities. On call support throughout the service. Coordination of internship- Orientation to intern work. Welcome at airport with transport. Certificate of program completion
- Transport upon finishing service Airfare Travel insurance
Important Information
Program available from 4-24 weeks
Participants can arrive almost any Sunday.
Participants must have some education in related field.
Booking Section
Dates & Availability
This program is available all year round. You can select any date as per your comfort.Please select the week you plan to join the program.
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