Health internships abroad provide opportunities to shadow professionals, participate in community outreach, and conduct research. Gain first-hand experience with diverse practices in health care systems across a range of specializations. You will leave with a new understanding of how culture influences the practice of medicine, providing you with valuable preparation for a career in the health field. Local language proficiency may be required.
Program Locations
Australia: Multiple Cities | China: Shanghai | Ireland: Dublin | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia | Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City
Common Tasks and Responsibilities
- Advocate policy on public health issues
- Assist with office administrative tasks
- Assist with designing rehabilitation plans
- Conduct community outreach and health education
- Design community health programming
- Develop training materials
- Learn about local health systems
- Organize appointments and prepare medical examinations
- Research
- Shadow professionals
Sample Companies and Organizations
- Addiction treatment centers
- Child health care centers
- Clinics
- Dentist offices
- Fitness studios
- Health care centers
- Hospitals
- LGBTQ+ centers
- Medical device companies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Physical therapy clinics
- Public and community health centers
Program Finder
Health Administration
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Physical Therapy
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Dietetics
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Physical Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Dietetics
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Health Administration
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Nursing
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Occupational Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Public Health
Limited placement opportunities
Dietetics
Limited placement opportunities
Physical Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Health Administration
Limited placement opportunities
Public Health
Limited placement opportunities
Health Administration
Several placement opportunities
Nursing
Several placement opportunities
Occupational Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Physical Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Health Administration
Several placement opportunities
Nursing
Several placement opportunities
Occupational Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Physical Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Dietetics
Several placement opportunities
Health Administration
Several placement opportunities
Nursing
Several placement opportunities
Occupational Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Physical Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Public Health
Several placement opportunities
Nursing
Several placement opportunities
Occupational Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Physical Therapy
Several placement opportunities
Public Health
Several placement opportunities
