Students take part in a training activity at their Public Health placement for teenagers in Mexico.

Public Health Internship for Teenagers in Mexico

Learn directly from healthcare professionals and do health checks and raise awareness of disease in local communities

Destination

Mexico

Age

15-18 y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

During school holidays

Accommodation

Homestay

Service Hours

Shadowing Hours

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

Shadow medical professionals

Shadow doctors and nurses in hospitals and clinics, observing their daily routines and procedures in a variety of departments and specialisations.

Support community health

Assist nursing staff in Guadalajara, conduct basic health checks, and contribute to immunisation drives, providing healthcare support to communities.

Experience local Mexican life

Live with a host family in Guadalajara, immerse yourself in Mexican culture, and enhance your Spanish language skills through daily interactions.

Embark on social excursions

Travel to serene beaches on the weekend, enjoy scheduled social activities in the evenings, and make friends with teenagers from around the world.

Enhance your medical skills

Gain practical medical experience, contribute to improving public health, and build a standout CV while working alongside healthcare professionals.

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What you need to know

Overview

This project is perfect for any teenager interested in adding practical medical experience to their CV and helping people in need at the same time. This will give you an extra edge in applications and give you interesting points to talk about in interviews. In addition, the work you do will demonstrate your commitment to helping others.

You don’t need any previous experience to join. You’ll learn everything you need to know from local healthcare professionals, and our staff are there to guide you.

This project is designed specifically for teenagers. You’ll share the experience with other volunteers your age. We have a set itinerary in place, and our staff are there every step of the way for guidance and support.

Activities

During this internship, you’ll learn from healthcare professionals and focus on doing outreach work and raising awareness. You’ll assist with the following activities:

Run community outreaches and support nursing staff
Conduct educational health campaigns
Expand your horizons through unique experiences

Your internship will be divided as follows:

Support nursing staff during outreach work

On this project, your focus will lie in promoting healthy lifestyles. You will help develop and carry out individualised health strategies for each community.

On outreaches, you’ll work alongside a local nurse and learn from observing and assisting while they diagnose and treat patients. You can get involved in a variety of activities, including basic health checks, immunisation drives, and performing checks of vitals on babies and the elderly. Nurses can then use this data to make referrals or recommend lifestyle changes that could prevent illness.

Organise educational health campaigns

You will also participate in conducting educational health campaigns, where you can lead discussions about health and hygiene. You’ll work in local schools, care centres and with community groups.

Expand your horizons

While helping the local community, you will also get a chance to expand your own horizons. Since you will be living with a host family, you will get to interact with locals on a daily basis and learn more about the unique culture of Mexico.

It’s also an excellent way to improve your Spanish or learn a new language.

As part of the itinerary, we will take you on a weekend trip to further explore Guadalajara. This will give you a chance to see more of this part of Mexico and gain a greater understanding of local life.

Aims & Impact

The aim of this internship is to give high school students like yourself the opportunity to assist the community through basic healthcare services.

You’ll be helping to provide much-needed care to people in remote communities. Healthcare facilities are few and far between in the rural outskirts of Guadalajara. The work you do during outreaches will help improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups. It also makes it easier for people to monitor their health and get treatment if needed.

In the process, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in healthcare.

Join our Public Health High School Special in Mexico today, and support communities by providing basic medical care.

Map & Location

¡Hola! Get ready for a fiesta of flavours, colours, and experiences in Mexico. The birthplace of chocolate and the Day of the Dead celebrations, Mexico is a captivating nation with incredible food. people, music, and more.

It also has a rich history with Mayan ruins and colonial towns to explore, and is home to the world’s smallest volcano! Our project locations in Mexico are safe and you will be welcomed into the community like one of the locals immediately.

Guadalajara

Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco in western Mexico, is steeped in tradition and brimming with modern energy. With a population of over 1.4 million, it’s the second-largest city in Mexico, and boasts a rich history and mild climate year round.

Famed for its mariachi music, tequila, and delicious cuisine, the city houses historic landmarks like the Guadalajara Cathedral and the Teatro Degollado. Wander along cobbled streets and experience the lively atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Food & Accommodation

You’ll have everything you need to enjoy an incredible experience in Mexico, including a clean bed, three meals a day, and fresh drinking water. You’ll stay with a caring host family, vetted by Projects Abroad, who will treat you like one of their own from the moment you arrive.

Your home away from home will be clean, safe, and secure, with Projects Abroad staff members handling your transport to and from your placement. Your host family will provide delicious home-cooked food throughout your stay and introduce you to Mexican culture.

Speak Spanish with them every day, share your experiences and culture, and make meaningful connections with people around the world. We will try to have you share your accommodation with other participants so you can experience the real Mexico together.

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 Mexico Arrival Procedures page.