ELI has a wide range of very popular programs that can help you gain medical experience in a clinical setting. Some programs are open to pre-medical students with limited experience, while others require an extensive background in the healthcare industry. Here is a list of the countries where clinical medical programs are possible, and the type of participant that each will accept.
Read the guidelines from the Association of American Medical Colleges a valuable overview of ethical issues when interning or volunteering abroad in medical/health related programs.
| Country |
Pre-Med Students
|
Medical Students |
Medical Professional
|
Language Requirement |
| Argentina |
yes |
yes |
no |
intermediate Spanish |
| Cambodia |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Costa Rica |
no |
yes |
yes |
intermediate Spanish |
| Ecuador |
yes |
yes |
yes |
intermediate Spanish |
| Ghana |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Guatemala |
yes |
yes |
yes |
intermediate Spanish |
| India |
yes |
yes |
no |
no |
Italy |
yes |
yes |
Yes |
no |
| Kenya |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Nepal |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Peru |
yes |
yes |
yes |
intermediate Spanish |
| Philippines |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
| Thailand |
yes,
shadowing only |
yes |
no |
no |
| Uganda |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Vietnam |
yes,
shadowing only |
yes |
no |
no |
Aside from these clinical programs, ELI also offers placements in other related fields such as physical therapy, nutrition, and public health education. Non-clinical health placements are available in most countries.
