Clinical Rotation Mumbai (Urban Health)

  India

Mumbai

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: Scholarships Available for February, March and April 2009. Email us for scholarship details and the application form.

ISAC offers an exciting clinical rotation in Mumbai. Students work with local doctors and specialists in surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, oncology and internal medicine. Students can also work in the area of Aids/HIV.

Students participate in outpatient clinics, ward rounds and observe surgeries and other medical procedures. This program offers great learning opportunities for pre-meds, medical students, public health students and nursing students who are interested in International health. The program gives students a chance to learn about health problems faced by communities in an urban setup.

Highlights: Program Details
Students can rotate in various clinical specialties ranging from general surgery, to gynecology, pediatrics and oncology. The program offers an excellent overview of the Indian health care system in an urban setup. Day trip to nearby leprosy hospital can also be organized for those interested in infectious disease.

What do students do on the program?

Program places students with local doctors in a variety of clinical settings. Over the 4 weeks the students can participate in the following:

- HOSPITALS/NURSING HOMES: Work with doctors in a general and surgical hospital. Apart from shadowing doctor during OPD consultations, the student get good opportunity to observe general and oncology related surgeries. Other specialized hospitals include maternity homes and/or children's hospital.

- HIV/AIDS: Be part of the medical as well as the outreach program of organization working for people affected and infected by HIV/ AIDS. Also, participate in various educational camps held in schools for adolescent girls and boys on issues related to sexual health vis-a-vis HIV AIDS.

- LEPROSY: A day trip to Leprosy hospital can also be arranged for interested students.

- Day trips to large municipal hospitals can also be arranged.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: This program is ideal for pre-medical, medical, nursing and other allied health professionals interested in participating in a clinical rotation in an urban area. No prior experience or other training required. Participants must be over 20 years of age easygoing and flexible. They must be committed to working with underserved communities. Students must be open minded, willing to take initiative to contribute and learn from their environment and be respectful to their surroundings. Individuals or groups can apply to the program.

Cost in US$: 1,950 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 20+

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

India Study Abroad Center's Mission Statement: India Study Abroad Center (ISAC) offers a variety of experiential learning programs. These programs are designed with the particular student's interests in mind, allowing the participants to explore and learn about the country with special focus in their area of interest. We strive to ensure that our programs are most affordable to allow people from all walks of life to be able to participate. Our aim is to provide students with an unforgettable learning experience.

Year Founded: 2006