IVHQ’s medical volunteer abroad programs and medical mission trips give you the opportunity to work alongside qualified local medical professionals and gain valuable insight and experience while promoting positive healthcare outcomes in communities abroad.
IVHQ offers a range of medical volunteer abroad programs that are ideal for students, nurses, medical professionals and volunteers at every stage and skill level. Every year we place more than 3000 volunteers in medical volunteer projects abroad across 15 destinations worldwide.
2020 International Medical Volunteer Opportunites
| IVHQ Program | Pre-Med | Nursing Student | Medical Student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina - Buenos Aires | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Argentina - Cordoba | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Costa Rica | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guatemala | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peru - Cusco | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peru - Lima | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| India - Delhi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| India - Kerala | No | Yes | Yes |
| Nepal | No | 3rd Year + | 3rd Year + |
| Sri Lanka | No | No | Yes |
| Vietnam | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ghana | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tanzania | No | 3rd Year + | 3rd Year + |
| Uganda | No | 3rd Year + | 3rd Year + |
| Zambia | No | Yes | Yes |
Medical elective programs include physiotherapy, pharmacy, dentistry, paramedics, clinical laboratory science, emergency medicine (EMTs), speech therapy, optometry, nutrition, public health, orthopedics, radiology, HIV/AIDS support, midwifery and pediatrics. While the scope of each person’s medical volunteer work can vary depending on their specific experience and qualifications, the overseas medical elective program enables you to exchange knowledge and cross-cultural learnings with the local healthcare professionals, as well as other international medical volunteers. If you’re seeking medical volunteer opportunities in a speciality field, you can contact a Volunteer Program Consultant at IVHQ to help select a medical volunteer project that aligns with your area of medical expertise.
Medical Volunteer Abroad Programs For Students & Professionals
We are proud to have over 12 years experience creating a selection of medical elective programs for students, nurses and other medical professionals in over 15 destinations all around the world. Every year IVHQ places more than 3000 volunteers in our structured medical volunteer projects. If you are just starting your studies, medical volunteer opportunities are also available for pre-med, pre health and pre nursing students.
Based on your existing qualifications and the destination you choose to volunteer in, you can be placed in a range of healthcare settings; including clinics, hospitals, or assisted living homes. There are also medical volunteering opportunities which support hygiene and public health campaigns, and we’re experienced in organizing medical campaigns for students or professionals looking to volunteer abroad together as a group. Find out more about IVHQ’s medical volunteer opportunities abroad in 2020.
