Health Internships Abroad
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Whether you're interested in global health internships abroad, research internships, or health administration internships, you can gain practical experience in a global workplace. With a full-time health internship abroad or in the United States, you'll be sure to stand out from other job and internship candidates with your knowledge of international workplace culture and experience interning in a health field. As you explore the placements below, keep in mind that while these are past placements that are not necessarily available ever year, this list is also by no means exhaustive and new placements are always being added.
Community Development & Exercise Science Internships Abroad
In Cape Town, an intern worked with a sports science organization that optimizes health and athletic performance, contributing to projects that positively impact, guide, and nurture community members, from youths to seniors.
Health Care Admin & Psychological Services Internships Abroad
A Santiago intern worked at an organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders, learned the fundamentals of a health care program, provided technical and administrative support, and joined participants in daily activities.
Medical Device Research Internships Abroad
A Rome intern worked in a rehabilitation medicine research center, cooperating with the research team to produce and analyze case reports for scientific publication, and assisting with feasibility studies for new devices.
Pediatric Health Care Internships Abroad
In Barcelona, an intern worked at a teaching hospital that specializes in pediatrics, gynecology, and obstetrics. They helped children and their families cope with the challenges of hospitalization by ensuring safety, comfort, and fun during the hospital stay while interfacing with medical staff.
More Examples of Health Internships Abroad
Health internships abroad are available in several of our locations around the world. IES Internships staff work with you to find the best placement match. Imagine doing ENT research in a lab in Berlin or with a international relife organization in Cape Town, just to name a couple. Check in with an IES Internships representative to learn more—we're always making new connections with employers and finding placement opportunties.
Previous Barcelona internship placements have included:
- Family support and education center providing space for mothers to share experience with other moms, work, tend to their pregnancy, and participate in fitness class, while their children enjoy activities such as tai-chi, English language classes and much more
- Medical center specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Hospital specializing in the fields of pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics
Previous Berlin internship placements have included:
- University infectious disease and pulmonology research lab specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of rare and complex infections and lunch diseases.
- Research lab looking at new resources to advance ear, nose and throat (ENT) care
Previous Cape Town internship placements have included:
- National sports science Institute transforming lives, optimizing performance and informing policy to advocate physical activity and sports participation for all South Africans
- A TB- and HIV-care organization bringing health services directly to the community
Previous Dublin internship placements have included:
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Passionate mental health and well-being organization providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
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Respiratory disease society focusing on research and advocacy
Previous Milan internship placements have included:
- Organization for volunteer doctors and nurses to provide healthcare and counseling to undocumented population
Previous Paris internship placements have included:
- Teaching physical fitness and English at a primary school
Previous Rome internship placements have included:
- A private, international hospital that primarily serves English-speaking people living in Rome
Previous Santiago internship placements have included:
- Locally-funded hospital providing community-serving health services
Previous Shanghai internship placements have included:
- NGO providing specialized education for children with Autism
Previous Sydney internship placements have included:
- Horse-riding center just outside of Sydney that provides the joys of riding and equine therapy to everyone
- A homecare company providing non-medical care and companionship for a growing community of members
Previous Vienna Internship placments have included:
- Creator of a speech and language therapy tool for stroke patients and people who suffer from dementia
...this experience will be amazing on my graduate school applications and résumé, showing that I’ve worked with other cultures and worked in a hospital in a different country.
