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, 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.
So while the placements below are not an exhaustive list, so connect with your IES Internships representative if you would like additional examples. Once you confirm to a program, the onsite Internship Coordinator will work with you closely to find an internship placement based on your interests. Learn more about how the application and internship process works.
Please keep in mind that due to international laws, students are not eligible to work hands on with patients for procedures, administering medication, etc. The internship experience may include shadowing and duties with potential patient interaction.
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.
- Family support and education center in Barcelona 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 and English language classes
- Horse-riding center just outside of Sydney that provides the joys of riding and equine therapy to everyone
- International NGO in Shanghai dedicated to saving eyesight worldwide
- Locally-funded hospital in Santiago providing community-serving health services
- Medical center in Barcelona specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
- NGO in Santiago that helps to provide low-income children with basic health and educational needs
- Organization in Milan for volunteer doctors and nurses to provide healthcare and counseling to undocumented populationA private, international hospital that primarily serves English-speaking people living in Rome
- Passionate mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
- Rehabilitation medicine research center in Rome
- TB- and HIV-care organization in Cape Town bringing health services directly to the community
- Child development and psychology lab in Sydney
- Rehabilitation medicine research center in Rome
- Research lab in Berlin looking at new resources to advance ear, nose and throat (ENT) care
- Respiratory disease society in Dublin focusing on research and advocacy
- UK cancer charity in London that funds and supports scientific research on how to prevent cancer with exercise, alcohol and diet
- University infectious disease and pulmonology research lab in Berlin specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of rare and complex infections and lunch diseases
- Creator of a speech and language therapy tool in Vienna for stroke patients and people who suffer from dementia
- Family support and education center in Barcelona 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
- International solidarity organization dedicated to providing vulnerable youth with conditions conducive to their wellbeing and development. The intern drafted a comprehensive funding plan, ran grassroots funding projects, and assisted with donor drives in Paris (French required)
- Locally-funded hospital in Santiago providing community-serving health services
- NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
- Nonprofit connecting expats in Vienna with mental health professionals
- Organization in Milan for volunteer doctors and nurses to provide healthcare and counseling to undocumented population
- Organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders in Santiago
- Passionate mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
- Public agency in Santiago committed to social development
- TB- and HIV-care organization in Cape Town bringing health services directly to the community
- Child development and psychology lab in Sydney
- Creator of a speech and language therapy tool in Vienna for stroke patients and people who suffer from dementia
- Neuroscience research and health care company in Rome developing new research and technologies
- NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
- Nonprofit connecting expats in Vienna with mental health professionals
- Organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders in Santiago
- Passionate mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
- Rehabilitation medicine research center in Rome
- Family support and education center in Barcelona 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
- Empowerment organization in Berlin working to prevent violence among women and girls and help them resolve conflicts non-violently, counteract discrimination, and promote equal rights
- Homecare company in Sydney providing non-medical care and companionship for a growing community of members
- International advocacy and research organization in Vienna for women working with international partner organisations in countries of crisis and transition
- International solidarity organization in Paris dedicated to providing vulnerable youth with conditions conducive to their wellbeing and development* (French required)
- Mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
- Multinational software company based in Santiago serving philanthropic projects
- Nationally-recognized prison arts charity in London that encourages formerly incarcerated people to change their lives through taking part in the arts
- NGO in Dublin specializing in homebuilding and home ownership for the underprivileged
- NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
- NGO in Sydney improving the employability of women in need by providing free of charge, professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools
- NGO providing high-quality education to lower-income populations in Santiago
- Organization in Cape Town providing safe after-school spaces to youth to support learning and success
- Organization in Milan for volunteer doctors and nurses to provide healthcare and counseling to undocumented population
- 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 in Santiago
- Public agency in Santiago committed to social development
- Support center in Berlin for refugees and homeless populationsInternational
- TB- and HIV-care organization in Cape Town bringing health services directly to the community
- Teaching hospital in Barcelona 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
- Training development with an organization in Dublin whose mission is to mobilize and empower seniors to advocate on behalf of themselves, their families, and their communities
Examples of Health Internships Abroad by Location
Health internships abroad are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Our staff work to find the perfect placement for you. Can you imagine yourself working at one of the following placements? Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships representative to learn more!
...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.
