Internship for students
MidwiferyAre you a midwifery student and want a clinical experience abroad?
Gain 4-12 week unforgettable experience of clinical work in a developing country by shadowing midwifes at a busy hospital. You will get career benefits on your CV and a perfect opportunity to combine career development with good experiences and new friends for life. As a midwifery student you will in many cases have an opportunity to get academic credit for the stay.
On the program, you follow a trusted midwife from one of our partner hospitals that will serve as your mentor in the daily work at the hospital. Together with your mentor you will go on ward rounds, observe births, caesarean sections and witness the midwife’s work in general.
At the different patients, your mentor will be sharing her experience, explain in detail the patient’s condition and answer any question you might have. If your mentor feels that you are fit, there will also be an opportunity to help (hands-on experience) under supervision according to your current educational level.
Furthermore, you and your fellow Try Medics students will receive lectures, held by the hospital staff to improve your knowledge on diseases relevant to the area and the hospital where the internship takes place.
We tailor a minimum stay of 4 weeks and ensure that you get a broad insight into the midwife’s work.
How much can you expect to be in the hospital?
A typical internship day runs from about 7:30 to 12:00 and continues once weekly into the afternoon with theoretical lessons. You may find that internship days vary slightly depending on which department you are placed. Eg. if you are at the maternity ward, there may be planned caesarean section in the afternoon, which you must observe.
On request it is possible to extend your time at the hospital, so your internship runs from about 7:30 to 15:00.
With the schedule, it is possible to explore the destination in your spare time. The internship runs from Monday to Friday. In the free time there will be ample opportunity to take advantage of the destination’s many possibilities. Many activities are included in your stay as swimming with wild dolphins on Zanzibar or experiencing the savannah in Uganda.
Can you combine your stay with a course of study?
The options vary depending on where you study and how much of your study you have completed. We therefore recommend you contact your counselor and investigate whether you can combine our stay with a course of study. We will be happy to assist you with any documentation required.
Who will take care of you?
We have established a safe and relaxed family environment on each destination to enhance your exploration and learning experience. Our dedicated program manager will be on top of your placement ensuring you get properly introduced to the hospital and the mentors involved. The program manager will constantly follow up on your progress and be there during the whole of your stay. The manager is also helpful with good advices on fun local activities you and your fellow students can go on. You will be staying in the Try Medics house with the rest of your Try Medics group. In addition to the program manager there will be chefs, housekeepers, drivers and security guards at the house to ensure that your focus only needs to be on your hospital internship.
Upcoming departure dates
Zanzibar
2017
30th July (maximum 4 weeks placement)
2018
7th January (Sold out)
4th February (Sold out)
4th March (Sold out)
1st April (Maximum 4 weeks)
3rd June
1st July
29th July
26th August
23rd September
21st October
18th November (Maximum 4 weeks)
Uganda
2017
27th August
24th September
22nd October
19th November (Maximum 4 weeks)
2018
7th January
4th February
4th March
1st April (Maximum 4 weeks)
3rd June
1st July
29th July
26th August
23rd September
21st October
18th November (Maximum 4 weeks)
Do you want to know more?
Read about the destinations and which activities are included around the hospital placement.
Sounds like something for you?
Sign up now and look forward to a placement filled with personal development, countless experiences and new friendships for life.