Medical Volunteer Abroad Programs
Want to gain international medical volunteer experience while improving healthcare outcomes in communities around the world? International Volunteer HQ offers affordable Medical volunteer opportunities for pre-meds, nurses, medical students and qualified professionals.
Every year, we are trusted to place more than 3,000 volunteers across our Medical volunteer projects in Africa, Asia, Central America and South America.
IVHQ is the number one choice for medical student volunteer opportunities, with more than 14 years experience in organising medical volunteer programs for students and healthcare professionals at every stage and skill level.
- Choose from 25 Medical and Health programs across 14 destinations worldwide
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Suitable for pre-meds, medical students, nursing students and professionals
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Specialise in your field of interest, supported by qualified medics
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Help provide healthcare to people who may not otherwise have access
Why do medical volunteering abroad with IVHQ?
International Medical volunteer specialities with IVHQ
Many of IVHQ’s Medical volunteer opportunities abroad enable you to gain hands-on experience in your medical field of interest within a specific department. Your scope of medical volunteer work will vary depending on your experience and the needs of your placement and you’ll be supported by qualified medical professionals.
As a medical volunteer with IVHQ, there are opportunities to specialise in: Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Paramedics, Clinical Laboratory Science, Emergency Medicine (EMTs), Speech Therapy, Optometry, Nutrition, Public Health, Orthopedics, Radiology, HIV/AIDS Support, Midwifery, Pediatrics and more.
If you’re seeking Medical volunteer opportunities in a speciality field, get in touch with our Medical Volunteer Experts, who can help you select a Medical volunteer project abroad that best aligns with your area of expertise.
Best Medical volunteer opportunities abroad
Argentina
Healthcare in Buenos Aires
Program Fees from £657 for 2 weeks
Argentina
Healthcare in Cordoba
Program Fees from £461 for 2 weeks
Costa Rica
Healthcare in Manuel Antonio
Program Fees from £1144 for 3 weeks
Costa Rica
Healthcare in San Jose
Program Fees from £388 for 1 week
Costa Rica
Medical Campaign in San Jose
Set Program Fee of £631 for 1 week
Ecuador
Sports Healthcare in Santa Elena
Program Fees from £311 for 1 week
Ghana
Healthcare Outreach and Education in Ghana
Set Program Fee of £444 for 1 week
Ghana
Medical in Ghana
Program Fees from £272 for 1 week
Guatemala
Medical Campaign in Antigua
Set Program Fee of £444 for 1 week
Guatemala
Medical in Antigua
Program Fees from £345 for 1 week
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Pre-med & medical student volunteer opportunities
If you’re just starting your medical studies and looking at medical student volunteer opportunities, we have an extensive range of Medical volunteer programs available for pre-medical, pre-health and pre-nursing students.
IVHQ offers Medical volunteering abroad opportunities which support hygiene and public health campaigns, some of which do not require any previous experience. We’re also experienced in organising Medical Campaigns for students or professionals looking to volunteer abroad together as a group.
If you’re looking to take a medical trip abroad in an internship setting, check out the full range of international Medical internships available through our global internships division, Intern Abroad HQ.
Medical Elective programs for nurses, dentists & doctors
We are proud to offer an extensive range of Medical Elective programs for students, nurses, dentists and other medical professionals who want to serve abroad and gain first-hand insight into healthcare systems around the world.
IVHQ’s overseas Medical Elective programs give you the opportunity to exchange knowledge and cross-cultural learnings with local healthcare professionals and other international medical volunteers.
Based on your existing qualifications and the destination you choose to volunteer in, international medical volunteers can be placed in a range of healthcare settings; including clinics, hospitals, or assisted living homes.
”As nursing students, we learned so much with the projects! It's unbelievable that as a group we helped over 1,000 Peruvians. The project was more then I could have ever imagined! I came back a more confident nursing student because of the IVHQ program. Thank you! Our host family was outstanding. Very accommodating. Meals were great and the housing that we stayed in was more then what was excepted. I couldn't say more amazing things about this program. So thankful that there are programs like this. It was an eye opening experience and I am so thankful for it.”
Rebecca Sackman, American, 25
Medical volunteer in Peru - Cusco
