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Medical Internships in Ethiopia
Interning abroad on a Medicine & Healthcare internship with Projects Abroad is an excellent way to gain international medical experience. This internship will also provide you with the opportunity to see how medical facilities operate in the developing world.
Medical interns in Ethiopia will have the opportunity to work in a variety of medical institutions around Addis Ababa. Your role will be to shadow the doctor who has been assigned your supervisor. By observing the doctors and nurses you will learn about different conditions, treatments and can discuss cases to enhance your medical knowledge. Your exact role within the hospital or clinic will be determined by your level of medical experience and the enthusiasm you show the local staff.
All medical interns in Ethiopia must have completed at least one year of university level related studies or training by the time they join this project. We will request to see a copy of your resume once you have applied in order for your internship to be tailored to your level of experience and interests.
You will have the opportunity to intern in a variety of departments such as cardiology, neurology, psychiatry and physical therapy. In addition to this, you can participate in community work if you’re interested.
Facilities within the hospitals and clinics are basic and treatments are sometimes not of the same standard expected at home. You should be prepared to see some shocking cases and learn about conditions that are rare in North America.
Physical Therapy Internships in Ethiopia
There is a real shortage of skilled physical therapists in Ethiopia. If you're currently training, a recently qualified physical therapist, or on a career break, you'll provide valuable support to healthcare workers and the families of people affected by HIV.
The experience you can gain on this physical therapy internship will really help you get an idea of how a successful community based healthcare program works while delivering physical therapy treatment. Since a portion of your time will be spent passing on your skills to fellow caregivers, you'll go home knowing that you've made a real contribution to this project and the people it serves.
As a physical therapy intern, you'll work alongside a charity based in Addis Ababa that provides advice, healthcare and education to families living with HIV. This is a highly progressive project that aims to increase people's knowledge and understanding of the disease as well as provide practical physical therapy care to terminally ill children.
In the morning you'll usually travel around Addis carrying out home-based care alongside a small team of local staff. You'll visit families in their homes and treat patients with common illnesses who have TB or unexplained paralysis. You'll help carry out and explain simple exercises to family members that will enable them to keep them up until your next visit. Afternoons will frequently be spent working alongside the local physical therapy staff as you pass on your skills and knowledge.
Interns also have the opportunity to work at another charity treatment center which provides treatment to over 120 patients. Interns are involved in all aspects of patient care as well as providing advice and training to the family members of the patient.
This program is one where you can make a difference while gaining worthwhile work experience in another culture.