YEAR-ROUND GLOBAL PRACTICUM

GLOBAL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP OR ROTATION (VIETNAM)

A clinical placement in Vietnam (4+ weeks)

AT A GLANCE

  • Global Practicum Course
  • Disciplinary Track: Global Health
  • Study Abroad Destination: Vietnam
  • Dates: Year-round (4 weeks minimum)
  • Credit: 4 U.S. credit hours (~ 8 ECTS credits) for eligible university students
  • Eligibility: Undergrad/grad/professional - medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health sciences 

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Gain Clinical Experience in Vietnam's Healthcare System
Embark on a transformative journey through a Global Clinical Internship or Rotation in Vietnam. This hands-on program immerses qualified students in the fast-paced environment of a teaching hospital, providing practical exposure to global healthcare delivery. Students will work alongside local healthcare professionals, engaging in clinical rotations that encompass a range of specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and emergency care.

Situated in Vietnam, a country known for its rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, this program blends clinical practice with cultural immersion, offering students a unique opportunity to apply their skills in a global context. Throughout the internship, students will enhance their understanding of international health systems, deepen their clinical competencies, and gain insights into the challenges of delivering healthcare in resource-limited settings.

Host sites include university teaching hospitals, other selected urban and rural hospitals and health centers, as well as public health-related NGOs.

Custom placements are available year-round, with flexible durations (minimum 4 weeks).
Program Highlights
  • Immersive clinical experience: Gain direct exposure to patient care and healthcare delivery through rotations in various specialties within a Vietnamese teaching hospital.
  • Global healthcare insights: Learn about Vietnam’s healthcare innovations and challenges, from rural health disparities to the management of infectious diseases and chronic conditions.
  • Cultural integration: Experience Vietnam’s rich culture through guided cultural activities and reflective sessions that enhance understanding of local healthcare contexts and patient needs.
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ACADEMICS

Program Structure
The Global Clinical Internship or Rotation is a clinical placement spanning a minimum of four weeks plus pre-program eLearning. It enables students to develop and apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in a real-world work environment. Qualified students are placed with a local hospital or public health organization in one of various fields, including, among others, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, allied health, oral health, or mental health. Students are matched with host organizations according to their level of study, existing skills, and desired fields. A specific placement plan is developed in advance of each stay.

Students benefit from a pre-placement orientation, a weekly classroom or field session with interdisciplinary training, and a weekly formal supervisory meeting.

Learning Outcomes
  • Clinical competence in a global setting: Gain practical experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment within the context of an international healthcare system, enhancing clinical skills across diverse medical disciplines.
  • Cultural adaptability and communication: Develop the ability to work effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and teams from different cultural backgrounds, fostering communication skills and cultural sensitivity essential for global health practice.
  • Integration of clinical knowledge with global health issues: Apply clinical expertise in addressing healthcare challenges in resource-limited settings, linking medical practice with broader public health concerns, and contributing to innovative solutions in a global context.
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PROGRAM LOCATION: VIETNAM

The Asian Dragon is undergoing some of the fastest socio-economic changes any country in the world has seen. It is a major development success story with remarkable rates of economic growth since the start of massive political and economic reforms in 1986. But the lure of modern living has a deep impact on the traditional networks of family and community that continue to play a pivotal role in society.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Vietnam is a highly inspiring Asian leader in its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

It is also particularly rich in culture. Take an innovative walking exploration of the traditional Binh Quoi area of Ho Chi Minh City, and visit key cultural sites in the old Saigon. Learn about the Vietnam War at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Enjoy floating markets, row boat rides along small creeks to the Mekong River estuary, bike around local villages and stop at workshops for rice paper, coconut candy, and puffed-rice.
Learn how to cook delicious Vietnamese dishes and listen to local folk music. And use the weekends for some time to explore other parts of Vietnam, including Hanoi, Central Vietnam with Hue and Hoi An, or the famous Halong Bay. Siem Reap in Cambodia with the temple ruins at Angkor is also just a quick hop across the border.
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HOUSING & MEALS

The program includes 4+ weeks in Vietnam. For this time, GEI Vietnam offers different housing options that students can choose from, pending availability. These include:
  • Homestays: Typically single rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
  • Serviced apartments: Single or shared double rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
  • University residence halls at our local partner universities: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities
  • Simple guesthouses: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities


Homestay host families typically provide breakfast and dinner. Students in serviced apartments, university residence halls, or guesthouses are usually responsible for all meals outside of core course meals.

You can find additional information in the following blog post: Accommodation – What to expect.

DATES, FEES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Program Dates

Application Due Date

Fees

Year-round (4+ weeks)

3 months prior to program start

US $2,850 (4 weeks)
US $550 per additional week

At GEI, we strongly believe in equal access to academic opportunities in study abroad. In order to help eliminate financial barriers, we offer a variety of merit scholarships, trailblazer scholarships, and opportunity scholarships and grants, ranging from $500 to full tuition awards. Each year, GEI is awarding several hundred thousand dollars in scholarships. You can find further information as well as additional resources for external funding opportunities in the following blog post: Scholarships & Grants.

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STAFF

All of our staff are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.
Thuy Phan, MA
Center Director
Dang Huynh, BA
Program & Student Services Coordinator
Cuong Nguyen Thai (Nick), MA
Program & Student Services Coordinator

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