Mente Argentina Medical/Public Health Internship

Program Description

This medical internship puts students in the center of the action in two of Buenos Aires’ best public hospitals.

Interns assist in local public health care centers, clinics, and hospitals that provide free medical and social services and health and safety information to community members. Interns put their time, medical skills and abilities to use in this program, working with clinic staff, assisting in medical procedures, health and safety workshops, and information sessions.

Participants also assist in social services, spending quality time with patients, reading or playing games, and helping improve the overall quality of the patients stay at the hospital. Students with medical experience/training would be able to assist doctors at a local community center in a variety of different areas depending on his or her specific previous experience and capacities.

The Mente Argentina Internship Program boasts an optional 20 hour Spanish immersion course during your first week on-site. The class will be from Monday to Friday, 9AM-1PM. You will be able to learn medical terminology and the language necessary to be successful in your internship.

Highlights

- Intern in health care center, clinic, or hospital in Argentina
- Gain valuable hands-on experience
- Improve your Spanish
- Spend time with patients

Qualifications

Our internships emphasize on-the-job training rather than merely employment. Interns are usually college or university students, but they can also be post graduate adults seeking skills for a new career.

This placement is ideal for self-motivated students who are willing to take the lead on new projects within the hospital and learn about the public health system in Argentina. This is great for people interested in medicine, nursing, pharmaceuticals, as well as improving Spanish language skills. This is a great way to gain experience and learn about all aspects of a hospital setting.

Intermediate to Advanced Spanish is a requirement for all programs and supplemental Spanish lessons are offered to all program participants.

Internship Types

What`s Included

* Program Advisors
Program advisors can help participants achieve a successful application period by helping to evaluate your credentials in order to match organizations within our extensive network with your background and abilities.

* Academic Credit
Students may obtain academic credit for these internship programs; however students clear this with their home university.

* MA Program Coordinator
Mente Argentina Program Coordinators are able to help students at all hours of the day with every aspect of their internship experience by providing information about life in Buenos Aires.

* Included Weekly Excursions / Activities
Please inquire above or visit our website to find a full list of possible excursions. You will be able to bond with fellow interns while exploring the wonders of Buenos Aires.

* Safe and Comfortable Accommodations
Mente Argentina is the sole study and intern abroad organization that boasts accommodation in the most exclusive neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio Norte, Recoleta. Once a weekly maid service is included as well as everything else! (Shared Apartment Accommodation)

* Airport Pick Up and Drop Off
You will have a program coordinator who will be there at your housing to tell you all about your internship. All of your questions will be answered and you will even have a welcome back to ease you into life in Buenos Aires.

* Student Workshops & Short Courses (Optional)

Along with your internship, you will also be able to attend workshops and courses that will immerse you into the vibrant and exciting culture in Argentina.

These include:
- Tango
- Photography
- Soccer
- Sushi
- Polo
- DJ
- Bartending
- Cooking
- Much More!