Your project activities will mainly focus on the following:
Shadow and observe doctors and nurses in a medical facility
Your role at the hospital or clinic is strictly observational. You’ll focus on learning by shadowing doctors and nurses on their rounds at a medical facility. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss different patient’s cases. Your time will be spent in various wards, including the emergency unit. You’ll even get to observe surgeries.
Attend medical workshops to learn more about healthcare in Peru
You’ll attend workshops to build your knowledge of healthcare in Peru. Workshops focus on themes like:
- Common diseases in Peru
- First aid
- Traditional medicine
- Nutritional cooking
If you join us for four-weeks, we have organised one or two Spanish lessons per week for you to learn key phrases relating to medicine.
Take part in medical outreaches to provide healthcare to those in need
Many communities in Peru do not have access to basic healthcare services. We want to bring healthcare to these communities, and we do this through regular outreaches. You’ll join these outreaches, and do basic health checks.
You’ll also raise awareness around important health issues with those you visit. In addition, you can promote the importance of good nutrition, and educate people during fluoride campaigns. The outreaches will be at places like an elderly home or in rural communities around Cusco.
Experience Peruvian culture and visit some amazing places
Peru is a fascinating country, rich in culture and heritage. We’ll make sure that you absorb a lot of of it during your trip!
In the evenings, we’ll organise events like salsa dance classes and visits to local restaurants and museums. Over the weekend, you’ll visit Machu Picchu, and bathe in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes. There will be plenty of time to buy all souvenirs, and shop till you drop at colourful markets. All your activities will be supervised by our staff in Peru.
