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Medicine Internships with Spanish in Argentina for Teenagers

Travel to South America with a group your age and learn directly from doctors, while also studying Spanish

Destination

Argentina

Age

15-18 y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

During school holidays

Accommodation

Homestay

Service Hours

15-25

Shadowing Hours

10-25

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 £1,985 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Clinical shadowing experience

Gain invaluable experience shadowing doctors and nurses in hospitals and regional health centres, observing various specialist departments.

Champion local community health

Develop and deliver interactive presentations on hygiene, child health, and non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension

Real experience, real learning

Learn basic medical skills like taking vital signs and participate in workshops on the Argentine healthcare system and common diseases.

Full cultural immersion

Enhance your Spanish skills through daily lessons and cultural activities like cooking classes, gaining a deeper understanding of Argentine culture.

Make friends around the world

Experience Cordoba’s vibrance, thrive in your placement, and forge lifelong friendships with teens from around the world on an unforgettable journey.

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What you need to know

Overview

This group internship is a great fit for you if you’re eager to learn more about medicine and travel to South America. You’ll gain practical medical experience for your CV, and you can use it as a chance to see if medicine is the right career for you. We’ll also teach you Spanish, which is a useful skill to have. Medical work experience in Argentina for teenagers will help you stand out, and give you interesting points to talk about in applications and interviews.

You don’t need any previous experience to join. You’ll work under supervision at outreaches, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know. You can also reach out for guidance from our friendly staff every step of the way. All you need is an eagerness to learn!

This Teen Programme runs on fixed dates over the summer, usually for two weeks at a time. If you’d like to stay longer, the project is also available for four weeks. There will be a set itinerary, which will include social activities and day trips. Projects Abroad staff will be available to support you, and to attend to any questions and concerns you may have along the way.

Aims & Impact

The main aim of this project is to give you the opportunity to experience the world of medicine in a developing country.

By observing medical professionals at work, you’ll be able to build your practical medical knowledge. It may also help you decide if a career in medicine is a good fit for you. You’ll also improve your Spanish, which is a useful skill to have on your CV.

You’ll also gain practical medical experience working on outreaches. In Argentina, a succession of economic crises has left a once-strong middle class poverty-stricken. Access to healthcare services can be limited, especially in disadvantaged or rural areas. You’ll help as we go into these communities to provide them with the healthcare they need.

You’ll also help raise awareness of non-communicable diseases, like diabetes or high blood pressure, which are on the rise in Argentina.

Join us on a medical internship in Argentina for teenagers and gain medical experience while making a difference throughout our ongoing efforts.

Activities

Your days will be jam-packed with observation work at local hospitals, working at outreaches, and Spanish classes. These are some of the things you’ll do on this programme:

Shadow doctors and nurses in medical facilities and clinics
Take part in medical outreaches to provide healthcare in local communities
Attend medical workshops to learn more about healthcare in Argentina
Learn Spanish with a qualified teacher everyday

Your project activities will focus on the following:

Shadow doctors and nurses in medical facilities and clinics

You will spend the majority of your time on this placement observing local doctors and nurses at work in various healthcare facilities. You will also have the chance to watch surgeries being performed. This is your chance to ask lots of questions, so be sure to have your notepad and pen at the ready!

Take part in medical outreach projects to provide healthcare to those in need

Many communities in Argentina have little to no access to basic healthcare services. In order to bring free healthcare to these communities, we run regular outreaches. This is an opportunity for you to gain a better understanding of the health challenges disadvantaged communities face. These are some of the things you’ll do:

Raise awareness about the importance of good hygiene practices in order to prevent disease
Helping to perform basic health checks, like checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Share knowledge about good nutrition to help prevent non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity

Before you participate in one of these outreaches, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Attend medical workshops to learn more about healthcare in Argentina

You will have the opportunity to attend workshops to build your knowledge of healthcare in Argentina. Workshops will focus on topics like:

Common diseases in Argentina
First aid
Traditional medicine
Nutritional cooking
Prevention of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity

Learn Spanish with a qualified teacher

During your time in Argentina, you’ll have Spanish classes for two hours every day. These classes are taught by a qualified language teacher, and will be tailored for your exact level. We’ll also teach you some medical Spanish, which you can use while shadowing doctors and nurses. Classes take place at the Projects Abroad office in the Villa Centenario neighbourhood, close to downtown Cordoba.

Map & Location

Home of the tango, yerba mate, and Gaucho culture, Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world. From Andean peaks to Patagonian glaciers and incredible waterfalls, you’ll never run out of stunning sights and places to explore.

While Spanish is the official language, there is a strong Italian influence, reflecting its European heritage. Considered one of the safest counties in Latin America, Argentina offers adventure in abundance.

Cordoba

Cordoba, Argentina’s second-largest city, sits in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas mountains. This historic city blends Spanish colonial architecture with a youthful energy and is home to the oldest university in Argentina.

It is filled with busy bars, cafes, and restaurants that fuel its nightlife and it’s a popular choice for live music. With a pleasant climate, a flourishing arts scene, and access to both mountains and the plains, Cordoba has something for everyone.

Food & Accommodation

You will have everything you need for a fantastic experience in Argentina, including a place to sleep, three meals a day, and fresh drinking water. We’ll also pick you up from your host family and take you to and from your placement every day.

Experience the culture of Argentina from the comfort of your clean, safe, and secure host family home. Glide into the way of life and feel yourself effortlessly transform from tourist to local upon arrival.

Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn a recipe or two, practice your Spanish, and get the inside scoop on what’s good on your doorstep (and further from home). Whether you go solo, with friends, or stay with other Projects Abroad participants — you’ll feel part of the family in an instant.

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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 Argentina Arrival Procedures page.