Medical internship

Name: Medical internship
Start: 2026-02-16
End: 2028-08-31
Location: Pisac, Peru

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About the project

Medical internship

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our partner organization in this country was founded in Guatemala in 2005 by former international volunteers who wanted to offer flexible and impactful volunteer programs in Central America. This flexibility allows participants to commit for a duration that suits them, in a field where their skills can provide the most support. This approach helps create a positive impact for local communities and a rewarding experience for the volunteer.

The organization is guided by the principle that every contribution, no matter the size, can make a meaningful difference. Years later, they continue to collaborate with key local projects to foster strong, self-sufficient communities. By joining one of their programs, you are taking a step towards supporting sustainable community initiatives and engaging in an authentic cultural exchange.

The mission of our local partner is to strengthen human resources through volunteer programs, educational travel, and internship placements. They provide opportunities for students and professionals to gain valuable experience in their chosen field by matching them with the most suitable projects available.

💼 What the programme involves

Rural clinics in Peru are always in need of extra hands to help assist doctors and nurses. INLEX partners with various clinics around Cusco and the region to promote adequate treatment to low income patients.

Interns in the medical program must be studying medicine ,be professionals in the medical or health field or have a related proven background. Interns will assist doctors and nurses in clinics diagnose and treat patients. The medical program is very broad , so interns can help in various areas like lab work, gynecology, traumatology,pharmacy, preventive medicine, and more . Interns will be assigned to an area where they are best qualified to assist in ; the possibility to rotate in various departments is also an option.

Interns in the medical program must bring their own scrubs. Depending on the clinic there might be a $25 weekly donation to the clinic to offset supplies used by the volunteer.

Possible tasks:
-Shadowing doctors in the treatment of patients;
-Helping sort medical supplies;
-Preparing medical equipment.
-Helping in emergencies and field visits;
-Helping in health awareness workshops.
-Observing and assisting in minor surgeries.

Schedule: 8am -1pm or 2pm-6pm Monday to Friday.

🏠 Accommodation on site

host family with two meals a day.

📍 About the location

Location: Cusco,Pisac and neighboring towns.

⚠️ Requirements

All participants must be 18 years or older when starting the program and must submit the following documents:

-Application form

-Copy resume, or a summary of experience.

-Emergency contacts.

-Copy of passport.

-Proof of adequate medical travel insurance.

Medical interns must submit proof of academic training.

Volunteers working with children must submit a background check.

🤝 Meeting point

Free pickup is included most Sundays. If a participant can’t make it on specified dates, a $50 fee will be included in the program to cover extra transportation and out-of-date orientation. Please ask for a list of available start dates. Airport pickup is included from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) airport in Cusco and its nearby hotels. Alternatively, participants can meet with coordinators in Cusco if they are already in the country.

ℹ️ Additional information

People with passports from the EU, USA, UK, Australia, and many other countries entering Peru will be issued a 90-day tourist visa on arrival.

Add-ons

Spanish lessons

Seasonal tours

Lodging upgrades upon request for certain projects

All individual programs include:

Welcome at the airport and transport to accommodation.

On-call support from in-country staff and emergency assistance 24/7.

Program and project orientation.

Host family accommodation with two meals per day or shared hostel accommodation with access to a kitchen(depending on availability and request)

Project placement.

Certificate of program completion

Programs do not include:

Flight to and from destination

Laundry services

Transport to the airport and daily transport.

Immunizations(if needed)

Visa or related fees.