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
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.
As part of the program, you will experience the country’s rich cultural heritage and dynamic cities. In Ho Chi Minh City, take an innovative walking exploration of the traditional Binh Quoi area, visit key historical sites in Old Saigon, and learn about the Vietnam War at the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Vietnam is also incredibly diverse in landscapes and traditions. Enjoy floating markets in the Mekong Delta, row boat rides along river estuaries, and bike through local villages.
Visit workshops for rice paper, coconut candy, and puffed rice, and learn to cook delicious Vietnamese dishes. Spend weekends exploring Hanoi, the ancient towns of Hue and Hoi An, or the breathtaking limestone islands of Halong Bay. Siem Reap in Cambodia, home to Angkor Wat, is also just a quick trip away.

Vietnam’s café culture is thriving, and you’ll get to experience egg coffee in Hanoi or a strong Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk. Try traditional street food like banh mi (baguette sandwiches) and pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), and witness the art of water puppet theater, a centuries-old performance tradition.
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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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