Public Health Internships Abroad

Launch your career in Global Public Health

Gain valuable work experience in our ethical public health internships abroad. You’ll get a deeper understanding of community healthcare and contribute to meaningful change.

Here’s what you can expect from our Public Health internships abroad:

Contribute to community health. You’ll participate in health checks and educational campaigns at local clinics, community centres, and schools.
Work alongside local professionals. Learn from and get support from local experts and Projects Abroad staff.
Gain a new perspective. Deepen your understanding of local healthcare practices and how to work with people from different cultures.
Develop essential skills. Gain real-world experience and increase your self-confidence as you learn how to handle different health challenges.

Aged 15 to 18? View our Medical Work Experience Abroad for Teenagers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Public Health internship abroad right for me?

If you’re looking to gain hands-on public health work experience and learn more about local and global health issues, then these internships are ideal for you. We have options to suit a range of skills levels, whether you’re just starting out, or wanting to further your career and broaden your horizons.

Many of our interns don’t have previous experience in their chosen field, so you can start at a level you’re comfortable with. During your time abroad, you will be well supported by your local colleagues, as well as our Projects Abroad staff. As you work on outreaches and support local communities, you’ll be learning and working under the supervision of medical professionals.

What will I gain from a Public Health internship abroad?

Our Public Health opportunities abroad are a fantastic way to prepare for the next stage of your education and career. You’ll gain invaluable work experience and boost your CV, in addition to future job or study applications.

Previous interns have also described the following benefits:

Developing soft skills such as teamwork, communication, resilience, leadership, time-management, organisation, and planning
Experience with diseases and conditions that might not exist in your home country
Increased self-confidence as you push past your comfort zone
The ability to empathise and work with people from different cultures and backgrounds
A more in-depth internship experience than you might receive back home

Public health work abroad is a wonderful way for you to develop both personally and professionally. It will give you a deeper insight into the healthcare challenges people face everyday.

Do I need prior experience or a medical background to join?

No, prior experience is not required for many of our public health internships. Our programmes are designed to be accessible to a wide range of skill levels, and you will receive full support from our staff and local professionals.

Our Medicine & Healthcare policy

We take the safety of our volunteers, interns, and the people they work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put in place a comprehensive Medical Ethics Policy.