Living in bustling south Delhi, you will be based in a large hospital with 150 beds, learning from some of the world’s best doctors and nurses and gaining an incredible insight into life in the Indian medical system.
If you are a qualified medic or are studying medicine, nursing or physiotherapy, this programme gives you the perfect opportunity to shadow and observe professionals and boost your medical CV. You will be assigned to a specific doctor or nurse within their chosen department. We ask that interns choose 3-4 departments to rotate around. Typically working 5 days a week, you will leave with a real understanding of health care in India and of the life as a medical professional.
If you have a particular field of interest, let us know. Interns can work in numerous departments, including:
- Emergency
- In Patients Department Wards
- Laboratory
- Blood Bank
- Pharmacy
- Radiology/Imaging
- Occupational Therapy
- Dialysis Unit
- Critical Care
- General Wards
- Orthopaedic
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Physiotherapy
The perfect volunteer will be flexible, patient and hard-working. Not only will this experience stand out on your C.V. but it will also provide you with experience and knowledge that will be invaluable for your future career.
To prepare for your intern programme, we recommend that you take part in our language and cultural week in Delhi. This gives you the opportunity to relax, get over your jet lag and learn lots about your new home. We will give you Hindi lessons, including key words and phrases that you will find useful in the hospital.
What experience do I need?
This programme is perfect for people who are studying or qualified in a medical related course. Prior experience is not necessary, but you do need to be interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
I am loving my time here and the experience has even meant that I may consider a change to my speciality when I return home – Sarah, NHS Junior Sister
Accommodation and Food
As a valued intern, your time in Delhi will be made as comfortable as possible. After you are picked up at the airport, you will be taken to the comfortable volunteer house in Greater Kailash, South Delhi. Hot showers, filtered water, WiFi, air-con, satellite television and western toilets facilities are all provided. The accommodation is close to shopping centres, ATMs, cafes and restaurants. The hospital is a 25-30 minute walk, or short auto-rickshaw ride from the accommodation.
Delicious breakfast and dinner are provided at your volunteer house by a cook, who will provide you with tasty Indian food. Food is provided Monday – Saturday and you will need to organise your own food on Sundays. There are plenty of places to eat locally. Lunch will cost approximately £2-3 a day.
