INTERNSHIP ABROAD PROGRAM

GLOBAL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP OR ROTATION (VIETNAM)

A clinical placement in Vietnam (4+ weeks)

AT A GLANCE

  • Global Internship Course
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Intern Abroad Destination: Vietnam
  • Dates: Flexible (Year-Round) - minimum 4 weeks
  • Eligibility: Undergrad/grad/professional - medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health sciences 

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Gain Clinical Experience in Vietnam's Healthcare System
The Global Clinical Internship places pre‑health, medical, nursing, and allied health students into Vietnamese healthcare settings for a minimum of 4 weeks. Participants contribute directly to patient care in teaching hospitals, clinics, and health-focused NGOs while completing professional orientation and weekly reflective supervision sessions. Interns gain both clinical competence and cross‑cultural insight as they engage with Vietnam’s evolving healthcare system.
Program Highlights
  • Immersive clinical training in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, emergency care, or community health
  • Insight into global healthcare innovation and delivery in resource-limited settings
  • Structured reflection via weekly supervisory meetings and interdisciplinary learning sessions
  • Cultural competency development, supported by guided cultural activities and cohort-based reflection
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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
Participants will:
  • Develop clinical judgment and hands-on skills across a range of medical disciplines
  • Demonstrate cultural competence in patient interaction and team collaboration abroad
  • Connect individual clinical tasks to broader public health systems and global health priorities
  • Communicate professionally - both orally and in writing - within cross-cultural clinical environments
  • Create a digital portfolio that showcases clinical growth, reflective learning, and leadership competencies
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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

Placement in Vietnam’s healthcare ecosystem
Hospital and NGO placements span urban and rural settings, giving interns exposure to varied healthcare delivery models and public health programming.

Bridging clinical practice with culture
Guided cultural activities - such as hospital introductions and cohort-wide reflective gatherings - bring context to clinical learning and foster deeper intercultural awareness.
Mentorship & peer networking
Weekly supervisory discussions and peer interactions offer mentorship, professional growth, and insights into practice in resource-limited environments.

Optional cultural engagement
Interns may explore Vietnam’s vibrant cultural heritage through site visits, food exploration, and optional excursions during free time.

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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.

INSTRUCTORS & COORDINATORS

Meet our core team

All of our instructors and coordinators are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.
Waleed Fatth, MPH
Program Director
Francoise Uzamukunda, MA
Academic Director, East Africa
Thuy Phan, MA
Academic Director, Vietnam
Chone Chaowai, MIDP
Academic Director, Thailand
Kari Cousins, MA/MSc
Academic Director, Southern Africa
Yvan Rubengebenge
Operations Manager, Rwanda
Eric Kingoina, DCS
Operations Manager, Kenya
Dang Huynh, BA
Operations, Vietnam
Denyse Iradukunda, BA
Operations, Rwanda
Sammy Davies Mochama, BSc
Operations, Kenya
Mabwe Gwamure, BSc
Operations, South Africa

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