2023 at Sri Lanka Medical Volunteers
from 538€
Sri Lanka Medical Volunteers
Highlights
- 80% of PMGY volunteers are 17-22 years old
- Gain hospital medical experience & exposure into the Sri Lankan healthcare system
- Learn about cultural differences & Ayurvedic medicine practices
- Structured weekend trips to Kandy, Yala National Park & the Maldives
- Widely considered to be PMGY's top overall destination & best local team
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About the program
Gain invaluable medical experience, an opportunity not to be missed in this gorgeous part of the world by those pursuing a career in medicine.
PMGY’s Sri Lanka Medical Experience is an elective scheme for medical students and school leavers looking to pursue a career in medicine. School leavers and applicants from a non-health related background will be placed at a private hospital. Those who are studying a health-related degree at ...
Typical day
Private Hospital – We work with a private hospital in Ambalangoda. Usual working hours are between 09:00 and 12:30. The following departments are available:
Physiotherapy, Dental Surgery, Radiology (x-ray machine and computerised radiology), Laboratory, Phlebotomy, In-Patient Ward, Out-Patient ...
Free-time activities
PMGY volunteers are based in Ambalangoda, which is a lively oceanside town situated on the South West Coast.
It is traditionally a fishing community but is famous for being the major production centre for demonic wooden masks. The traditional masks were originally designed to be worn by performers ...
Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
This program starts on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month
Program fees
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