Medical Internship in Spain

Get real-world medical work experience in the Spanish coastal city of Valencia

Destination

Spain

Age

18+ y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

May to August

Accommodation

Mixed

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground 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 £2,485 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Real-world medical work experience

Shadow experienced physicians in a variety of medical settings, gaining valuable experience of healthcare in a European context.

Develop your clinical skills

Observe professional practice to develop essential clinical skills and knowledge in one of Spain’s most innovative medical hubs.

Discover Valencia and other Spanish cities

Take advantage of your free time to explore museums, galleries, historical sites, and iconic architecture in Valencia and beyond.

Immerse yourself in Valencia

Engage directly with the locals living with your host family. Get the knowledge you need to see a side of the city most tourists miss.

What you need to know

Overview

Your medical internship in Valencia offers the perfect opportunity to gain meaningful clinical exposure in a European healthcare setting. Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, provides an ideal backdrop for medical interns seeking to enhance their skills while experiencing Mediterranean culture.

This Medical Internship in Valencia welcomes anyone over 18 interested in medicine, whether you’re already studying medicine. You’ll shadow physicians and healthcare professionals across various specialties, gaining insight into European healthcare delivery while developing crucial competencies for your future medical career.

Your internship will balance structured clinical experience with the flexibility to create your own path. You can start any Monday between May and August, staying for as little as two weeks or extend your experience throughout the summer. This flexibility allows you to design an internship that fits your academic schedule, professional, and sightseeing goals!

You’ll join an international community of like-minded medical interns, creating opportunities to network, exchange experiences, and form lasting connections with future healthcare professionals from around the world.

Activities

Your internship in Spain is comprehensive programme offering practical opportunities to advance your medical career.

Here’s what to expect:

Shadow experienced physicians across multiple departments in modern clinics in Valencia
Observe various medical procedures and patient consultations first-hand
Develop essential clinical skills through observation and guided practice
Improve your medical Spanish through immersion and optional language lessons
Experience Spanish healthcare delivery systems and compare them to your home country
Explore Valencia’s rich culture during your free time and through organized social activities

Language Requirements

Speaking Spanish is not a requirement for this project. A little Spanish may add to your experience, but it is not essential.

Your fee includes Spanish-language sessions, designed to aid your communication. Already fluent? Then dive straight into life in Valencia, no need to attend.

Aims & Impact

This programme aims to:

Provide meaningful clinical exposure in diverse healthcare settings
Develop cross-cultural medical competencies essential for global healthcare
Build practical skills through observation and guided learning
Foster international networking opportunities with healthcare professionals

During your internship, you will join our established partnerships with local healthcare providers and medical facilities. Through your shadowing experiences, you’ll gain insight into Spanish healthcare delivery while developing valuable clinical observation skills.

This exposure to medical practices in an international setting will broaden your professional perspective and strengthen your future medical career, whether you plan to practice at home or abroad.

Map & Location

Be swept up in the spirit of Spain, where siesta culture is deeply ingrained and flamenco echoes through cobbled streets. Located in western Europe, bordering France and Portugal, Spain has more bars per person than any other country.

Home to sun-kissed coastlines, the oldest restaurant in the world, and the third-most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Spain has something for everyone. It is safe, welcoming, and a hugely popular tourist destination, with some of the best beaches in Europe.

Valencia

Less than four hours east of Madrid lies a hidden gem, renowned for its stunning architecture and incredible coastline. Valencia has a population of about 800,000 and a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny weather for much of the year.

Wander through charming narrow streets and lively plazas, marvel at buildings like Valencia Cathedral dating back more than 600 years, and browse fascinating museums covering the city’s rich history. It is a coastal paradise just waiting to be explored.

Food & Accommodation

Feel right at home with everything you need for an incredible, stress-free experience in the Spanish sun. We ensure that you can rest in a comfortable bed, enjoy three home-cooked meals a day, and have easy access to fresh drinking water.

You’ll be welcomed with open arms and feel like a local, living with a carefully vetted host family in Valencia with other Projects Abroad participants. We will handle your daily transport to and from your placement, taking another little worry off the list.

Your host family home will be clean, safe, and secure, and if you share a room with another traveller, they will be of the same gender and approximate age. This gives you the chance to enjoy a global experience together, share your culture, and leave with new perspectives.

Free Time and Leisure

Experience Valencia like a local, exploring the city’s captivating, historic heart and the Jardin del Turia, the stretch of green parkland cutting all the way through the city.

Relax on the stunning Mediterranean coastline with pristine sand beaches or get involved in a variety of water sports available in the marina, like paddleboarding, catamaran rides, jet skiing, and more.

Valencia has a fantastic public transport system, making it really easy to get wherever you want to go. Alternatively, take a weekend escape to Madrid, Barcelona, or the Balearic Islands and experience more of what Spain has to offer.

But it’s not just about sightseeing; you’ll connect with local students and fellow interns at regular social events, including paella cooking classes and fiery flamenco shows. This gives you the flexibility to explore solo or as a group!

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 Spain Arrival Procedures page.