Medicine Abroad, Cusco - Peru

Known as the “navel of the world” or as the capital of the Inca Empire, the city of Cusco, Peru, brings in its cultural baggage much more than beautiful landscapes and stories from ancient civilizations. 

The torn eyes and well-defined traits of its population of about 430,000 people show a reality that few can see. 

The needy people of the region count on the help of volunteers to maintain a better quality of life and to reinforce education and interest in the culture of other countries. 

Yes! The Cultural Heritage of Humanity – title given by UNESCO in 1983 – is the scene of more intense and thoughtful natural beauty than ever imagined.

The Medicine Abroad program is dedicated to pre-medical, nursing, and medical students, as well as physicians who wish to live one of the most amazing experiences one can undertake. Get out of the classroom and turn your theoretical knowledge into practical experience. Build strong soft skills and overcome cultural differences while finding yourself and growing into the person you are meant to be. Empower your life and share your passion for people with your colleagues. Take care of local communities and make a difference in people’s lives.

You will spend the majority of your time learning as an assistant for the main doctor. Work responsibilities vary with your education, skill, experience and medical background. Interns not only learn skills that will come in handy in medical school (injections + sutures, weight, height),  you also learn how to stay calm and steady in the face of an emergency, following a Doctor or Nurse for a day. You can learn the basic procedure with doctor-patient relations. The most rewarding experience is working firsthand with nurses and patients. This internship shows you that it is not just know-how that makes a good doctor, but also a certain degree of people skills and patience. Health Interns will work alongside Peruvian medical staff in Medical centers located in poor areas, where you receive basic medical training and have the opportunity to see the real Peruvian medical system to learn first-hand about a healthcare system that is under budgeted and without equipment.

• 1 Week $ 315
• 2 Weeks $ 455
• 3 Weeks $ 590 
• 4 Weeks $ 705 
• 5 Weeks $ 850 
• 6 Weeks $ 955 
• 7 Weeks $ 1150 
• 8 Weeks $ 1300 
• 9 Weeks $ 1450
• 10 Weeks $ 1600
• 11 Weeks $ 1750
• 12 Weeks $ 1870
• Extra day $ 28
• Extra week $ 200

• Change of project  $ 75

All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$ 197 on top of the Program Fee (partially refundable until 60 days before your program start date*).