FAQ's

Our medical internships abroad are designed for medical, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dental, and allied healthcare students. Whether you’re on clinical rotations or looking to enrich your studies, you’re welcome to apply.

Absolutely. As long as you’re enrolled in a relevant healthcare degree program—or have recently graduated—you’re eligible for our placements.

Yes! We can tailor placements for most healthcare disciplines. Reach out to us via our enquiry form to explore your options.

Yes. Many students join solo and stay in shared accommodation with other medical trainees—making it easy to connect and feel supported.

Definitely. We accommodate both individuals and groups. If you’re travelling with friends or classmates, we’ll do our best to place you together. We have worked with colleges and university groups from US, UK, Europe, Middle East to help students achieve their learning objectives.

Programs run year-round and are flexible for clinical electives, gap years, or academic breaks. Minimum stay is one week; many students benefit most from staying 2–6 weeks.

Simply submit an application form online, then pay your registration fee to secure your place. Your tailored placement and access to our MyTrip portal are confirmed shortly afterward. A member of our team will always be available to answer your questions and to prepare you for your trip.

There is no deadline for registering for your program. However, it is advised to apply as soon as possible after you have decided on your choice of program and the desired dates. Every program has a limited number of spots available and due to this reason, participants are requested to book their spot when as soon as they decide their program date. We abide by the first come first serve policy. 

Yes. We will ensure that you get placed along with your friend or partner in the same placement and also stay in the same accommodation. Participants need to inform us in advance and mention about the necessary requirements in the application form. 

Once your placement is confirmed and your booking confirmation is available on your MyAccount you can go ahead and book your flights. You should not book your flights until your placement has been confirmed – you may not be able to reschedule the flights if your placement dates are unavailable.

Your placement is reserved immediately. Within 24–48 hours, you’ll receive confirmation and access to MyAccount is instant, your personal placement planner with all key details (visa advice, packing list, local contacts, etc.). A member of the Operations team would be in touch with you to prepare you for your trip.

We shall guide you about the procedure to get Visa, and also provide you with the necessary documents if needed. For most of the destinations, you can either check online about getting an eVisa or visit your nearest Embassy for more information.

There are several countries that offer Visa On Arrival, E-Visa, and/or a Visa-Free Stay for a minimum of 90 days. Countries such as Ghana, Nepal, India, Thailand, Spain, and few South American countries have a fairly easy application process. 

Staying longer than 90 days requires a more elaborate visa application process and embassy websites of the desired country can be logged in for the required information. 

NOTE: Med Trips helps all its volunteers with the visa application process and sends across relevant invitation letters/documents, if needed, to apply for a visa. The process of getting a visa might vary in the post-pandemic world, so we’d suggest you enquire about the visa application process as soon as you decide where you’d wish to travel to.

Yes - travel insurance is compulsory for participants. For your convenience, we have arranged a comprehensive package specially designed for internships. It includes medical coverage, emergency medical evacuation, local ambulance expenses, trip interruption and Covid 19 medical treatment expenses.

Click here to know more about the Travel Insurance that we're offering and in case you have any doubts, our team would be happy to assist you.

All our locations have accommodations included in the price. The accommodations are generally houses which cater to hosting our participants and come will all basic amenities, like wifi etc. The houses are welcoming and are managed by our local teams. Most accommodations offer dorm style rooms with males and females in different rooms.

No matter where you go, we'll ensure that you have all the basic necessities and our team will take care of your privacy as well as safety concerns. 

Yes. You’ll receive 24/7 support from our on-site team, with medical professionals overseeing your clinical experience in the hospital or clinic. Our coordinators are always available and you will also get their details as part of the Pre Departure pack you get.

We strive to provide reliable Wi-Fi at our accommodations. While connectivity varies in developing regions, it’s generally dependable for messaging, research, and light use.

Meals are provided 2-3 times a day, as mentioned in your program itinerary. Mainly, the local cuisine will be served, and it's absolutely healthy and freshly prepared by our staff. Both veg and non-veg food options are available, and if you have any specific dietary preferences, you can mention that in your application and we'll take care of it. We'd also tell you about the best local eateries, where you can go and enjoy a meal if you feel like it. 

We usually accommodate rooms on the same gender sharing basis. However, if you inform us about getting a single room and there's availability in the destination you choose, we shall be glad to offer you a private room. To be honest, we cannot give assurance in this respect but we'll definitely try our best for this. If you are traveling with your partner or a friend, or along with your family, then we'd accommodate all of you together so that you can have a good time. Extra charges for private room accommodation may apply depending on the program location.

You’ll gain experience in low-resource clinical settings—rotating through departments like emergency, surgery, paediatrics, and more. You’ll encounter conditions rarely seen in your home country and work under qualified supervision. You can let the operations team know about the choice of departments you would like to work in and you will be assigned accordingly.

Yes, your placement is customised based on your interests. We’ll discuss your clinical goals and suggest rotations that match them.

You’ll gain internationally-relevant clinical experience, broaden your medical perspective, and enhance your CV. Many students also form global connections and develop cultural awareness.

Yes! Your evenings and weekends are free for cultural exploration, sightseeing, or relaxation—it’s part of the holistic learning experience. We also provide weekend trips which can be booked on your MyAccount before you leave.

Staying safe requires a significant amount of homework which includes taking the right vaccinations and packing journey essentials before it starts and once the journey begins,  you need to be cautious about in-country safety precautions that include traveling, staying, and eating safely. Med Trips, therefore, provides you with an extensive pre-departure information kit that prepares you for your packing, accommodation, transport, and information for everyday navigation. 

Participants are guided and assisted by in-country program coordinators and in-country support staff from the moment they land at the destination. Placed in verified and centrally administered accommodations, which although basic, are secure and offered on a same-gender sharing basis. Even though the nature of accommodations varies from location to location, they are usually dormitory-style or with vetted and verified host families. Lockers/Safe Spaces for valuables are provided. 

Participants can contact the information desk for videos/photos and reviews of in-country accommodations and in-country support. 

Vaccinations are a must when traveling abroad, especially in developing countries. We highly recommend you to consult your doctor for advice on immunizations. Check this detailed infographic about recommended vaccinations while volunteering overseas.

Also, in the current situation, we would also suggest you take the Covid Vaccine for your well-being as well as for the safety of others.

Note - Destination-specific vaccination recommendations can be found here.