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Medical Internship in Peru for Teenagers

Learn directly from doctors in hospitals and do health checks during outreaches with a group your age.

Destination

Peru

Age

16-18 y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

During school holidays

Accommodation

Homestay

Service Hours

10-25

Shadowing Hours

15-35

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Full supervision from arrival to departure, and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at £1,935 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Work with medical experts

Shadow experienced medical professionals in Peruvian clinics and hospitals, observing consultations, procedures, and patient care.

Unique and practical experience

Participate in workshops and seminars to learn basic medical skills like taking vital signs, suturing, and wound care, gaining practical knowledge.

Uncover Peru’s hidden beauty

Witness the breathtaking landscapes of Peru, including the majestic Andes Mountains and the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Participants Walking With Host Family in Cusco

Embrace the Peruvian lifestyle

Live with a welcoming host family and experience the rich cultural heritage of Peru, learning traditional dances and improving your Spanish.

Connect beyond borders

forge lifelong friendships with other teenagers from across the globe, sharing unforgettable experiences together.

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What you need to know

Overview

Are you considering studying medicine? Or, perhaps you want to find out if it is the right career for you. This internship will give you a deeper insight into the reality of day-to-day work as a doctor, which could help your decision.

The experience you gain will also boost your CV, giving you an extra edge. You can also talk about what you did and learned during interviews and application essays. The outreach work you take part in will also demonstrate your commitment to helping others.

This internship is specially designed for teenagers between 16-18 years old. You’ll work in a group with teenagers your age from around the world. This is an amazing opportunity to build connections and make friends across the globe.

Because this work is for teenagers, you don’t need previous experience to join. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, and all of your work is supervised.

This project runs over fixed dates in the summer. All your activities, from your project work to your weekend activities, are supervised by Projects Abroad staff.

Aims & Impact

The main aim of this project is to give you the opportunity to expand your practical medical knowledge. We also teach you basic medical skills that you can use to help others during outreaches in disadvantaged communities.

Peru currently suffers from a double burden of disease. Infectious disease remains prominent in underprivileged communities, and respiratory diseases remain Peru’s leading causes of death. Non-communicable diseases like diabetes are also on the rise, and malnutrition amongst babies and children remains a serious issue.

Through our medical outreach programme, we aim to provide basic healthcare to some of these vulnerable groups. We also work to raise awareness about some of the more pressing health issues facing the country.

We have set several long-term goals for our medical work in Peru. We hope interns will expand their knowledge of medical practices in a different country. Through continued efforts, we hope to improve healthcare services in disadvantaged communities.

Join our medical internship for teenagers in Peru to help us achieve these goals, and gain invaluable work experience in healthcare.

Activities

We have put together an itinerary filled with medical observation and outreach work, along with exciting social and weekend activities. These are some of the main activities you’ll take part in:

Shadow and observe doctors and nurses in a medical facility
Take part in medical outreaches to provide healthcare to those in need
Attend medical workshops to learn more about healthcare in Peru
Experience Peruvian culture and visit some amazing places

Your project activities will mainly focus on the following:

Shadow and observe doctors and nurses in a medical facility

Your role at the hospital or clinic is strictly observational. You’ll focus on learning by shadowing doctors and nurses on their rounds at a medical facility. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss different patient’s cases. Your time will be spent in various wards, including the emergency unit. You’ll even get to observe surgeries.

Attend medical workshops to learn more about healthcare in Peru

You’ll attend workshops to build your knowledge of healthcare in Peru. Workshops focus on themes like:

Common diseases in Peru
First aid
Traditional medicine
Nutritional cooking

If you join us for four-weeks, we have organised one or two Spanish lessons per week for you to learn key phrases relating to medicine.

Take part in medical outreaches to provide healthcare to those in need

Many communities in Peru do not have access to basic healthcare services. We want to bring healthcare to these communities, and we do this through regular outreaches. You’ll join these outreaches, and do basic health checks.

You’ll also raise awareness around important health issues with those you visit. In addition, you can promote the importance of good nutrition, and educate people during fluoride campaigns. The outreaches will be at places like an elderly home or in rural communities around Cusco.

Experience Peruvian culture and visit some amazing places

Peru is a fascinating country, rich in culture and heritage. We’ll make sure that you absorb a lot of of it during your trip!

In the evenings, we’ll organise events like salsa dance classes and visits to local restaurants and museums. Over the weekend, you’ll visit Machu Picchu, and bathe in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes. There will be plenty of time to buy all souvenirs, and shop till you drop at colourful markets. All your activities will be supervised by our staff in Peru.

Map & Location

Step into the home of the Inca Empire, where the Andes Mountains meet the Amazon Rainforest. Peru is the third-largest South American nation and about 60% of it is covered by rainforest. It’s also the origin of the mighty Amazon River.

Peru is a popular tourist destination for its rich history and culture, incredible biodiversity, and, of course, Machu Picchu. If you aren’t persuaded yet, this ought to do the trick: it’s home to about three-quarters of the global alpaca population!

Arequipa

The second most populous city in Peru, Arequipa, sprawls within a valley surrounded by volcanoes in the south. It is known as the “”White City”” for its stunning colonial architecture built from white volcanic stone and has a mild, dry climate.

Arequipa’s historic centre features impressive landmarks like the Santa Catalina Monastery and the Plaza de Armas. The city offers history, culture, and outdoor adventure, with Colca Canyon nearby, one of the deepest canyons in the world.

Cusco

Cusco, nestled in the Andes in southeast Peru, was the capital of the mighty Inca Empire. Now home to half a million people, the stunning city welcomes over two million tourists a year, many of which hike the nearby Inca Trail to find the famous Machu Picchu.

Thanks to a high elevation and subtropical climate, Cusco benefits from comfortable temperatures year round. You’ll also find a lively city centre with busy social spots, a fascinating mix of architecture, and easy transport access.

Food & Accommodation

We’ll take care of all the essentials during your time in Peru. You’ll have a comfortable living space with a carefully selected host family, three nutritious meals a day, and access to safe drinking water. We’ll also organise all your travel to and from your placement.

Your host family’s home will be clean, safe, and secure, and you’ll be welcomed as a local from the moment you arrive. Share your stories and culture with your host family and other Projects Abroad participants over incredible home-cooked meals and experience Peruvian culture and hospitality every day.

We will try to match you with another person of the same gender and similar age so you can share your experience with a like-minded traveller. Who knows, you might just make a new friend (or a few) on your travels!

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Peru Arrival Procedures page.