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Nursing and Premedicine – Colombia

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The experience

Take your education beyond the classroom with an unforgettable clinical experience in Colombia, a country known for its rich culture, biodiversity, and dynamic healthcare practices. Our university-affiliated program offers nursing and pre-medical students the opportunity to complete practical clinical hours in real-world healthcare settings, such as hospitals, community clinics, and rural outreach programs.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 25 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: The cost of the Volunteer Program is 25 USD per day, which covers the participant's accommodation (with a 24-hour pool), breakfast every day of the week (no weekend) transportation to and from the Volunteer site, a Coffee Tour and 24-hour bilingual assistance for whatever you may need during your stay.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This program offers more than clinical training: It's a cultural and professional transformation. You'll develop your medical Spanish, increase your adaptability, and gain a deeper understanding of global and holistic approaches to healthcare. Learning about traditional healing practices and natural remedies enriches your clinical perspective and enhances your ability to connect with diverse patient populations. Whether you're preparing for medical school or starting a nursing career, this immersive experience will provide you with the language, skills, and cultural perspective to excel as a compassionate, globally-minded healthcare professional.

Activities & Shift

Participant Requirements:

Educational Background:

Undergraduate & Professionals in any of the following fields: Medicine, Pre-Med, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental, Public Health, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Education, and/or Health Management.

Spanish Language Skills:

(None) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Fluent)

Rules

Potential projects and day-to-day duties:

• Shadow & assist health professionals as directed
• Tasked to compare/contrast Colombian practices vs. U.S. practices (possible research project)
• Support in the creation of information materials for the public
• Support in the review of current internal operations processes & procedures for improvement
• Support in the daily tasks and other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Play the role of a ‘day in the life’ of a Colombian employee and/or intern at each of the worksites
• Participate as a Bilingual Assistant with ISL’s Global Health Teams if the team is available