Gain comprehensive experience by working as an intern at a Dental Hospital in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Volunteers on the dental internship will shadow practitioners and observe practices by local dentists. You will also be able to assist the dentists and nurses when required. You will also get to work with several departments in the hospital such as Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Prosthodontics, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology.
The first week of your internship will be more of an introduction to the local culture, customs, dos, and don’ts, and learning about the local culture of this amazing country, set in the foothills of the Himalayas. Not only will you get to learn about the language and lifestyle, but you will also be shown around Kathmandu and shown how and where to get around by yourself.
During the first 3 days from Monday to Wednesday, the local coordinator will show you around the city and you will be given will give you tips about the local area. This will help you to become familiar with your surroundings and to get settled in before the start of your project.
From Thursday to Friday on your first week, you will receive an academic introduction session before the internship. During these sessions, a professional supervisor will teach you about the local conditions and developments surrounding the industry/field and will prepare you for the local work environment and what to expect.
What’s included:
- Guaranteed internship placement with an assigned project and a professional work environment
- Guaranteed English language speaking coordinator in the working environment plus a local language when applicable
- Pre-internship personal learning goal and competencies assessment
- Guidance, Supervision and on the job training
- Guaranteed 25+ working hours per week
- Frequent (bi-weekly/monthly) feedback and progress sessions with the hosting company/organisation
- Welcome and pick-up at the airport
- Accommodation close to the workplace with a comfortable environment
- A mandatory introduction week consisting of an intro into the local culture and customs as well as an introduction into the internship placement
- Meals provided
- 24-hour local support
Location
Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal, is an incredible place! The contrast of decaying buildings, smell of incense, street sellers, historic temples and incredible mountain views will invigorate your senses and keep you inspired to learn more about the amazing history and culture. For several hundred years, Kathmandu was one of three rival royal cities, along with Bhaktapur and Patan. The highlight of Kathmandu has long been Durbar Square, the largest of the palace squares in the three royal cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Temples and monuments of varying shapes, sizes, styles, and faiths can be found here. This small, mountain-sheltered valley is the historical centre of Nepal, a place where kingdoms rose and fell, where palaces and temples were built and rebuilt, and where Nepali art and culture was developed and refined.
Project Tasks
- Career development for applying and progressing skills in a foreign working environment.
- Observing trained dentists
- Assisting practitioners when required
