Undertake a unique internship at a district hospital serving diverse populations, gaining experience for your resume and learning about the culture of Thailand all at once.
All About the Internship
Populations served by this district hospital include remote mountain communities, minority hill tribe groups, and refugees and migrants. Gain an understanding of the challenges district hospitals in the region face (hint: they serve 60-80k individuals and staff 3-5 doctors and 30-40 nurses) as well as the approaches undertaken. Witness successes firsthand.
As an intern at this district hospital in Chiang Mai, if you meet our prerequisite requirements, you can gain invaluable international healthcare experience. Thailand is an amazing place to visit in its own right, so you’ll also enjoy the benefits of immersing yourself fully in another culture, gaining confidence as a traveler!
To learn more about the internship, visit our website to read up on all the details: https://www.kayavolunteer.com/project/medical-internship-district-hospital-chiang-mai/
Getting University Credit
You may be able to gain university credit for your experience abroad. We recommend speaking to your study abroad advisor or academic department to learn more about your options. Many universities offer credit, and may classify our program as an internship, experiential education, a global experience or an academic experience, and here at Kaya we can work with you to meet any specific requirements your university may have.
Your institution may already be affiliated with Kaya to provide these credits, so ask a Kaya advisor for more details first!
Prerequisites
As an intern, you will be shadowing doctors and nurses, primarily. This placement is suitable for those who are studying medicine, healthcare or nursing. It is not suitable for those with no prior knowledge of healthcare. It is also difficult for qualified physicians to intern here due to the registration requirements that enable volunteers to practice – please speak to a Kaya Placement Advisor if you would like to know more.
Details, Costs and Deadlines
Start Date: Rolling start dates
Duration: 4+ weeks (flexible)
Costs: Please see our website
Requirements: Age 18+
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
What is included in those costs?
- Accommodation: Single or shared room in a homestay (depending on availability) and a guesthouse on the weekend
- Meals: 2 meals per day
- Airport pickup and drop off from Chiang Mai airport or bus station
- Training: Healthcare ethics & culture doc, pre-departure info pack, on-site orientation and project induction provided
- Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator
- Excursion Planning: staff will help organise activities and excursions
- Learning Reflection Document
- Certificate on completion of Internship
- Supervision from qualified professional
What’s not included?
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Transfers from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
- Police background check: US and UK citizens processed through Kaya (admin fee applies) all other nationalities must provide local police check.
- Any costs for COVID-19 PCR tests required pre-departure and in-country
Contact our Placement Advisors at info@kayavolunteer.com if you have questions about costs, inclusions or anything else!
What about traveling during Covid-19?
As we prepare for a responsible return to travel, our priority at Kaya Responsible Travel is safety. We care deeply about the safety of both our participants and our host communities on the ground. With that in mind, we have developed and implemented extensive plans for selected projects in the Americas, Africa, and Asia where we can safely continue to carry out important work with our participants. You can learn about our reopening plans here.
Interested in Applying?
Apply through Handshake to express your interest and get contacted by one of our Placement Advisors. After they make contact, they can guide you through the process of choosing a Kaya program and submitting a formal application through our website. Our Advisors are friendly and ready to discuss any goals or challenges you wish to share; they can help you prepare to go abroad and answer any questions you may have about Kaya in general, our Covid-19 safety protocols, or specific internship/service opportunities.
Want to Talk to a Placement Advisor Before You Apply?
Not sure if this is the right experience for you? Have questions about costs, getting credit, traveling abroad, or more? Are you considering any other Kaya opportunities, like our Virtual Internships? Please do feel free to reach out to our Advisors. They’re ready to help – email them anytime at info@kayavolunteer.com.
*Want More Options?
Check out a full list of Kaya’s Health internships. If you’re not ready to travel yet, we get it. Have you ever considered a Virtual Internship (with added cultural workshops and chats with locals your age)? Journalism translates well to the virtual format!