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Benefits
Being in a new country makes you experience a new culture. Imagine living and volunteering with people from all around the world, as well as all the things you could learn.
Hospitals in Africa are not the same as hospitals in the Netherlands. Imagine getting to know the differences between these healthcare systems and helping others with limited resources.
If you never try something new or step out of your comfort zone, you will never reach your own potential. Keep on challenging yourself and discover the best version of you.
We ensure that you get the right visa, pick-up information for your arrival, and departure instructions for the end of your experience.
We accompany you to the workplace on the first day, ensure your job description and goals are clear, and working hours align with the initial description.
Travel and health insurance are mandatory for taking part in an AIESEC exchange. You will get information about accommodation and basic living costs.
We set clear expectations, provide cultural preparation and facilitate learning spaces before and during experiences.
What are you waiting for?
During your internship you will find yourself in either of the following departments: trauma, emergency medicine, child health, gynaecology or radiology. In addition to that, you have the opportunity to do part of the project in the teaching hospital of the university.
In the Lubaga hospital you can freely choose your department.
In the hospital in Maputo, you can freely choose your department. You can choose between: gynaecology, obstetrics, emergency, pediatric, general clinic, analysis.
What are the costs of the Medicine project?
The basic fee for participating in the Medicine Project is 349€. In return, you receive complete personal guidance throughout your entire experience both in the Netherlands and abroad, as well as extensive preparation and reintegration.
Housing and airport pick-up are provided by the local AIESEC committee in the destination country. The price of housing is approximately €150 for a 6-8 week stay. Travel and living costs are on your own expense. Further costs, such as up to €300 for vaccinations, should also be taken into account.
How long and when will I be abroad?
For the winter project, you will be abroad for 6 to 8 weeks in the months of December – March. If you are going for the summer project, you will be abroad for the same duration between the months of June and November.
What can I expect of the selection procedure?
The selection consists of two phases: in the first one, we review you motivation letter and CV. In the second phase, your compatibility with the project will be assessed in competence-testing exercises and an interview following the CORE (Circumstance, opportunity, reaction, effect) method.
Can I also go in summer?
Yes, you can participate in the summer edition of the Medicine Project between June and November. Here you have the opportunity to go to Mozambique, Ghana or Uganda.more information for the project in Summer of 2020 is coming soon. If you are interested and have questions or concerns, feel free to email us at medicineproject@aiesec.nl.
The Medicine Project team consists of six enthusiastic members, who are volunteering to facilitate transformational experiences for medicine students across the Netherlands.
The Medicine Project team consists of:
Loes van Heugten – VP Medicine Project
Carl Funke – International Affairs
Leon Koerwer – External Relations & Marketing Strategy
Sabine Kemper – Preparation & Reintegration
Nico Mathantu – Content Creator
Sacha Gucciardo – Expansion Manager
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