Medical Internship at a District Hospital in Chiang Mai

What is the Medical Internship at a District Hospital in Chiang Mai all about?

Use your healthcare training and consolidate your studies by joining our medical internship at a district hospital in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. District hospitals in the area serve a populations of between 60,000 and 80,000 people but are only staffed by around 3-5 doctors and 30-40 nurses. The community itself is very diverse and the doctors and nurses support remote mountain communities, including minority hill tribe groups, refugees and migrants as well as providing ongoing care to some of the poorest areas in Thailand. Despite all the challenges faced, the Thai public healthcare system is often held up as one of the best in the region and it is therefore a great place for an internship, as not only can you observe the approaches to overcoming these challenges you can also experience first hand its successes.

Thailand has effective public health care outreach, HIV/AIDs prevention and treatment, vaccination, and non-communicable disease programs. Despite the positive there are many ongoing problems, with high rates of teen pregnancy, increasing levels of non- communicable disease and contagious disease. Hospitals provide a range of services including emergency care, x- ray, laboratory, in-patient wards, OBGYN, pharmacy, ECG, dental, eye-care, pre and post op care. With staff shortages it is often difficult to imagine how these services are delivered and an internship in Chiang Mai will demonstrate the approaches taken to do so.

Why choose this Medical Internship programme at a District Hospital in Chiang Mai?

As a medical intern at  a district hospital in Chiang Mai you will be able to observe the challenges facing local staff and communities. You will be able to see a range of illnesses and ailments common in the developed world but also challenges presented by regional ailments. You will shadow local medical professionals who will share their diagnosis, treatment and experiences with you. It is a privilege to be able to do so and it will support your studies.

Role of the Healthcare Intern

Medical interns in Chiang Mai can shadow and learn from the staff at the hospital. Resources provided by volunteers can help the staff to reach and support disadvantaged populations. All interns will participate in personal research and activities designed to increase reflection and support their learning.

Depending on the location of your placement, your internship may include shadowing in the ER, OBGYN, pharmacy and other departments of the hospital. Simple testing of patients and other hands on tasks will depend on the skill level of the participant and their own personal efforts while in country. All interns will be supported to complete their own reflection and research projects.

What skills do I need to be Medical Intern in a District Hospital Chiang Mai?

For this medical internship placement in Chiang Mai it is primarily shadowing in nature and it is therefore suitable for those who are studying medicine, healthcare or nursing. It is not suitable for those with no prior knowledge of healthcare. It is also difficult for qualified physicians due to the registration requirements that enable volunteers to practice – please speak to a Kaya Advisor if you want to know more. You will be working with a local team and cultural sensitivity and good team working skills are important. You will be asked to submit a full CV/resume plus supporting documentation relating to your studies. and attend a telephone interview before being accepted onto this placement. Please bring a laptop with you to record your learning during your internship.

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