- Home
- Providers
- Back
- El Terreno
- Medicine & Public Health Internship in Ecuador
Medicine & Public Health Internship in Ecuador
by: El Terreno
Dive into this hands-on, personalized internship and gain experience while helping low-income, indigenous communities live healthier lives through education and medical interventions. The challenge: Rural Guaranda faces numerous health challenges, including malnutrition (48%) caused by poor diet and contaminated drinking water, and a lack of knowledge increases issues, such as teenage pregnancy (...
Dive into this hands-on, personalized internship and gain experience while helping low-income, indigenous communities live healthier lives through education and medical interventions. The challenge: Rural Guaranda faces numerous health challenges, including malnutrition (48%) caused by poor diet and contaminated drinking water, and a lack of knowledge increases issues, such as teenage pregnancy (26%). A small health center serves 17 communities and 5,300 people, mostly from more than an hour away on dirt roads. It also lacks various medicines needed to care for the population, as 40% suffer from poverty and cannot afford private treatment. The solution: The understaffed center is looking for help from those working or training to work in healthcare to meet the needs of these disadvantag...
Program Highlights
Design and deliver a unique internship based on your career aspirations and local needs, supported by an experienced international team.
Advance your career, develop your skills, and improve your résumé through a hands-on project with 1:1 mentoring from a professional in the field.
Make a meaningful difference to low-income populations who lack the education, support, and resources to make the changes themselves.
Immerse yourself in another culture and experience a different way of life through family homestays, cultural activities, and life in a small rural community.
Set off on adventures and make once-in-a-lifetime memories with other interns or volunteers – climb mountains, hike through the jungle, and explore indigenous communities.
Media Gallery
Quick Details
- Guaranda, Ecuador
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Camping
- Cycling
- Eco Tours
- Dentistry
- Development
- Education See more
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Reviews
Hear what past participants have to say about the programs
Overall Rating
Total Reviews
In short, amazing experience, don't think twice!
August 19, 2023by: Arthur van der Schot - NetherlandsProgram: Medicine & Public Health Internship in EcuadorThe internship here in Atandahua was amazing. I got to learn and improve my medical skills as a 4th year student and was immersed in a very different setting. The rural indigenous population has a very different relationship with healthcare which was very enriching and eye-opening. Next to the medical part, I got to learn a lot from the other volunteers in construction work and agriculture and could lend a hand in the afternoon, which made me feel super integrated to the group very fast. I also improved my Spanish a lot and got to share the culture with locals firsthand in my host family. In the weekends you can go roaming around in Ecuador sightseeing and visiting places, both nature and cities. Ecuador is a very rich and diverse country with 4 major biomes so there is plenty to see!
Amazing!!
March 08, 2023by: julia spiegel - United StatesProgram: Medicine & Public Health Internship in EcuadorI have nothing negative to say about my experience at El Terreno. The medicine and public health internship allowed me to get a close up look at how a healthcare system runs in rural Ecuador and I was able to make meaningful connections with the community members we served
Program Details
Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know
Locations
- Guaranda, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Camping
- Cycling
- Eco Tours
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Learn More?
Dive into this hands-on, personalized internship and gain experience while helping low-income, indigenous communities live healthier lives through education and medical interventions. The challenge: Rural Guaranda faces numerous health challenges, including malnutrition (48%) caused by poor diet and contaminated drinking water, and a lack of knowledge increases issues, such as teenage pregnancy (26%). A small health center serves 17 communities and 5,300 people, mostly from more than an hour away on dirt roads. It also lacks various medicines needed to care for the population, as 40% suffer from poverty and cannot afford private treatment. The solution: The understaffed center is looking for help from those working or training to work in healthcare to meet the needs of these disadvantag...
El Terreno
El Terreno
Ready to Learn More?
Dive into this hands-on, personalized internship and gain experience while helping low-income, indigenous communities live healthier lives through education and medical interventions. The challenge: Rural Guaranda faces numerous health challenges, including malnutrition (48%) caused by poor diet and contaminated drinking water, and a lack of knowledge increases issues, such as teenage pregnancy (26%). A small health center serves 17 communities and 5,300 people, mostly from more than an hour away on dirt roads. It also lacks various medicines needed to care for the population, as 40% suffer from poverty and cannot afford private treatment. The solution: The understaffed center is looking for help from those working or training to work in healthcare to meet the needs of these disadvantag...
Related Programs
Browse programs you might like