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Medical Internship in Jaipur

Healthcare internship program is for pre-medical, pre-nursing, medical and nursing students who want to expand their understanding about Indian healthcare system and learn about the practices in the country.

India

country

2-12 Weeks

duration

from $814

price

18 years+

min age

Highlights

A rewarding learning opportunity for healthcare students to get international work exposure and guidance under professionals working in major hospitals in Jaipur
Learn valuable skills and knowledge by shadowing medical professionals
Learn local language, understand Indian culture and travel around the country
Live like a local in Jaipur, the Pink City of India
Travel and Explore other locations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur and Udaipur

The Medical Internship Program in Jaipur is designed for Pre-Medical, Pre-Nursing, Medical, and Nursing students who wish to broaden their understanding of the Indian healthcare system and observe medical practices in a real-world setting.

This placement forms part of a wider selection of medical electives in India, giving students the opportunity to observe healthcare delivery across diverse hospital environments while gaining valuable international exposure.

Interns are placed in mid-range private hospitals in Jaipur, typically located within 5–8 km of the accommodation. These hospitals have a 50–100 bed capacity and are staffed by full-time doctors, nurses, and support teams who provide continuous patient care.

The hospitals feature multiple departments, including:

Cardiology
Cardiac Surgery
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Joint Replacement
ENT
General Medicine
GI and Laparoscopic Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Pulmonology
Urology

These are the main areas where interns are placed to observe and learn.

The internship is mostly observation based and each intern shall shadow, observe and do basic assistance work in the hospital during the period of the internship. Interns work at a full-service hospital placement which offers very good facilities and infrastructure for patient care and treatment.The observership program helps the students to develop skills and knowledge by observing the work of the medical and nursing team.

Intern Roles & Responsibilities

The interns are allowed to support the local staff, do shadowing and observe the working process. Under no circumstance can the interns perform any invasive treatments.

As per the interns’ preference, a visit to a government hospital, a day in a slum clinic and a health check-up day for underprivileged kids can be included in the program.

Requirements & eligibility

Interns must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the internship. As an intern, you should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Medical interns must provide a clean criminal background check report, CV, Passport Copy as well as other documents and credentials pertaining to their qualifications prior to joining the program. Pre Med, Medical, Nursing students and CNA’s can join the program. All students must adhere to professional attire while at the hospitals.

Volunteer work schedule

A typical day

Interns joining the Medical internship program in Jaipur are required to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. It must be noted that every placement functions at a different pace and on separate timelines making the schedule slightly differ at times. A generic daily schedule for interns is as follows;

Sunday: Arrival in Jaipur
Monday: Orientation + neighborhood familiarization tour. The orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Jaipur
Tue to Fri: Internship work
Working hours: (subject to hospital choice)- 9:00am-2pm or 10:00am to 4p

Shifts: per the capacity or rotation of the student/ intern.

Depending upon the working schedule of the paired doctor and area of the hospital an intern is placed, the times and days of work may fluctuate. Your patience and flexibility with these schedule and time shifts are greatly appreciated.

The same placement schedule continues from the second week onwards

Weekends: Free to explore the city of Jaipur or travel to other locations such as Agra, Pushkar, Udaipur or Delhi.

During weekends, many interns choose to explore the city in more depth, with options such as a full tour of Jaipur offering a structured way to experience the city’s historic landmarks and cultural highlights.

Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the intern is participating on.

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Life on the programme

Living

Accommodation & meals

Airport Transfer
Interns are picked up from the Jaipur International Airport by a member of the local coordinating team in Jaipur. Participants already in country can also be picked up from the Jaipur Railway Station or Jaipur International Airport. This needs to be communicated beforehand. We also arrange your drop to the airport when the project is completed.

Accommodation
While doing the Medical Internship in Jaipur you can choose to stay at one of our Intern home base in North of Jaipur or with a host family. The accommodations are neat and clean and provide interns a home away from home experience. The intern home is equipped with WiFi internet, filtered drinking water, geysers, air coolers, washing machine, western toilets and bunk beds. The home is close to useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades.

Host-families are local Indian welcoming families ready to receive you in their home. Rooms are dual sharing and hosts have common wifi, fridge, cooler, geysers, washing machine and purified water.

All placements are around 20 – 30 minutes from the homes and we help the interns use local transport applications such as Uber.

Orientation
A half day orientation will be provided by our staff on the next day after your arrival. We cover areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc.

Meals
Indian food is famous around the world for its diverse flavours, colors and aroma. While staying at the Intern home, you would be provided with self-served breakfast and freshly cooked lunch and dinner, we have cooks who work with us from their homes and prepare meals for the interns and deliver to our accommodation. A sample of the meals you can expect are mentioned below.

Self-served breakfast – Bread, Tea (chai), Jam, Butter, Porridge, Poha, eggs, etc.
Lunch and dinner – Dal (lentils), vegetable, rice, roti (indian bread), yogurt may be provided along with some sort of curry.

Interns staying at home-stays will have a more traditional Indian breakfast like Poha, Paratha, Poori-sabji, toast, etc. while lunch and dinner are same traditional vegetarian food.

During Your Free Time
During the free time interns can visit the local markets and the different restaurants in Jaipur and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends interns explore Jaipur or visit Agra, Delhi or head out to Udaipur or Pushkar.

Dates

Start dates

Weekly start dates, year-round — pick any week across the next two years.

AvailableFilling fastFully booked

Costs

Program fees by duration Currency

A one-off application fee ($249 / £179 / €229 / AU$350) is charged in addition to the program fee — valid for one year, during which you may enrol in multiple programs. A 5% international banking fee applies to credit-card payments in USD or AUD.

Duration	Program fee
2 weeks	$814
3 weeks	$1,138
4 weeks	$1,348
5 weeks	$1,671
6 weeks	$1,881
7 weeks	$2,205
8 weeks	$2,415
Each additional week	+$400 / week

Indicative conversion — your booking is charged in the currency you choose at checkout.

✓ What you're paying for

24 hrs Assistance and support from staff
Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information and support from Med Trips team
Airport or Railway Station Transfers in Jaipur
Orientation
Food (3 times a day)
Accommodation in Intern house or host family
Medical Insurance
Certificate Of Internship (Upon Request)

Not included

Airfare
Local Transportation
Visa Fees
Vaccinations
Personal expenses

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Booking & getting started

What does the Medical Internship in Jaipur cost, and what is included?

The exact price for each duration is shown in the Dates & costs section above, in your local currency. Your fee covers the project placement, accommodation, meals as listed, airport pick-up and 24/7 in-country support in India — international flights, travel insurance and visa costs are separate.

When should I apply?

Apply as early as you can — places on the Medical Internship in Jaipur are limited and confirmed in the order they come in. Your application fee stays valid for a full year, and the balance can be paid in instalments up to 45 days before you start.

Your placement in India

Who can take part, and is there an age limit?

The minimum age is 18 years. Most nationalities are welcome — you just need an open mind, reasonable fitness and respect for local customs in India. A clear background check is required for any role working with children.

Where will I stay in India?

You stay in a shared student house or with a vetted host family in India, with meals provided as listed for your programme. Private-room and upgraded-accommodation options are usually available on request.

How long can I do my elective for?

This programme runs for 2-12 Weeks. If you would like to stay longer or combine it with another project in India, our team can tailor your itinerary.

Safety, health & visa in India

Is it safe to do an elective in India?

Yes. Our local coordinators in India meet you on arrival, run a full orientation and are reachable 24/7 throughout your stay. We only place students in areas our in-country team knows well and visits regularly.

Do I need a visa or vaccinations for India?

Most students travel to India on a standard tourist visa; you will receive full visa guidance and a recommended-vaccination checklist in your pre-departure manual. Valid travel-medical insurance is required and can be arranged through us at a nominal cost.

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