¿De qué se trata?
- Gain practical experience on our medical internship for teenagers in Jamaica
- Learn basic medical skills, complete crucial health checks, and help raise awareness of non-communicable diseases
- Shadow qualified professionals
- Earn a first-aid training certificate
- Become fully immersed in the culture of Jamaica
- Download a sample itinerary for this project
Is a Medical Internship in Jamaica for teenagers right for me?
Our Medical Internship in Jamaica is the perfect volunteer opportunity for teenagers seeking medical work experience abroad. You will shadow local professionals, learn basic medical skills, and raise awareness of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
This experience will boost job or university applications or help you decide whether medicine and healthcare is the right career choice. It will also give you plenty of relevant and memorable experiences to discuss in interviews and applications. You’ll even earn a first-aid certificate during internship.
You do not need any prior experience to join as the focus is entirely on learning.
Our team will support you throughout your time in Jamaica and ensure you learn everything you need. You’ll benefit from training, workshops, and careful supervision from qualified professionals.
Plus, you’ll have the chance to work, socialise, and go sightseeing with a group of people your age with 24/7 support from our staff. This is your chance to learn while fully immersed in a new culture.
What will I do on a Medical Internship for high school students?
You’ll live and work in the inland town of Mandeville, soaking up Jamaican culture with your host family and enjoying the cool mountain air.
While working in Mandeville, you will:
- observe doctors and nurses as they offer healthcare directly to patients
- take part in community outreaches to improve healthcare in disadvantaged areas
- attend workshops led by medical professionals to learn more about healthcare practices
- receive training and become certified in first aid
- explore Jamaica with new friends from around the world
Observe doctors and nurses in medical facilities and clinics
During your placement, you’ll observe local doctors and nurses in action at healthcare facilities and get to see real-life medical cases up close.
You’ll have opportunities to ask questions and take plenty of notes, making this an exciting learning experience that gives you a real insight into local healthcare.
Participate in vital community outreach projects
You’ll work in communities with limited access to basic medical care alongside trained, local medical professionals.
You’ll help to raise awareness of the most serious diseases that threaten Jamaicans, especially non-communicable diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
You’ll also perform tasks like measuring blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Doctors and nurses will then use the information you gather to identify patients who need further treatment.
Learn more about healthcare practices at dedicated workshops
Experienced local doctors will deliver helpful workshops, ranging from presentations to medical procedure training, to help you learn the basics of healthcare.
You’ll learn new skills, such as measuring blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and vital signs and properly checking patient height and weight.
Receive training and become certified in first aid
During your internship, you’ll complete first-aid training and earn a certificate. This will help demonstrate your dedication to public health and reflect how much you learned during your medical internship abroad.
Explore Jamaica with new friends from around the world
You’ll work alongside other teenagers from across the world and enjoy exciting activities designed to help you see more of Jamaica.
You’ll visit local sites like YS Falls or Turtle Tower Beach when you're not working.
Our staff in Jamaica will also organise engaging cultural and social events, teaching you how to dance to reggae music or cook traditional Jamaican cuisine.
Where in Jamaica will I be working?
Mandeville
Mandeville is the capital and largest town in the parish of Manchester and is filled with culture, history, and warm Jamaican hospitality.
It offers a refreshing change of pace compared to the bustling coastline of much of the country, benefitting from the cool mountain air to reduce the intensity of the Caribbean heat.
Just because it's away from the coastline doesn't mean Mandeville lacks natural beauty or things to do. When you're not working, you can visit the vibrant Mandeville Market, hike through the lush green hills to YS Falls, or simply bask in the gorgeous Jamaican sunshine!
What are the aims and impact of this Medical Internship in Jamaica?
The main aim of this project is to improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged communities in Jamaica. The country faces several social and economic challenges, including high poverty levels and limited access to community healthcare services.
You’ll play a vital role in providing basic healthcare to affected areas through clinics and outreach efforts.
You will observe doctors and nurses in medical facilities and clinics, assisting with health checks and identifying patients who need further treatment. You’ll also participate in educational talks, spreading important information to the people who need it most.
This project also focuses on teaching you basic medical skills, which can help your future career. You’ll gain insights into the healthcare challenges people face in areas with limited resources.
Join us as we work to improve healthcare services in Jamaica and gain valuable medical work experience.
Midiendo nuestro impacto
Cada año, miles de jóvenes voluntarios logran una diferencia en todo el mundo. Durante su tiempo en el extranjero contribuyen en objetivos a largo plazo y a lograr un impacto positivo y duradero en las comunidades donde trabajan.
Creamos un Reporte del Impacto de nuestros Especiales para Adolescentes cada año, en el que documentamos algunos de estos logros. Obtén más información sobre el impacto de estos proyectos y lee nuestro último informe.
Comida y alojamiento
Te alojarás con una familia hospedera en Mandeville. Te recibirán en su hogar, dispuestos a compartir contigo sus costumbres y aprender sobre tu cultura. Creemos que es la mejor forma de sumergirte en el estilo de vida jamaiquino y tener una experiencia realmente única.
En nuestros Especiales para Adolescentes haremos lo posible para que compartas la habitación con al menos otro voluntario de tu mismo género y edad aproximada. Tu habitación será sencilla pero cómoda, limpia y segura.
El coste del programa incluye tres comidas al día.
Descubre más sobre nuestro alojamiento.
Seguridad y respaldo
Tu seguridad es nuestra prioridad. Contamos con procedimientos para asegurar que tengas todo el apoyo adicional que necesitas como joven viajando al extranjero. Nuestro personal estará disponible las 24/7 para brindarte apoyo y orientación constantes. También se asegurarán de que te sientas cómodo y seguro en tu alojamiento y programa. Si tienes problemas, estarán disponibles para ayudarte en cualquier momento.
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