Overview
The Medical Elective Placement 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.
Students 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 students are placed to observe and learn.
The elective 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 Work Schedule
Intern Work Schedule
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.
Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the intern is participating on.
Intern Roles & Responsibilities
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.
Placement Requirements
Placement Requirements
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.
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Living
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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
Dates
January
05
12
19
26
February
02
09
16
23
March
02
09
16
23
30
April
06
13
20
27
May
04
11
18
25
June
01
08
15
22
29
July
06
13
20
27
August
03
10
17
24
31
September
07
14
21
28
October
05
12
19
26
November
02
09
16
23
30
December
07
14
21
28
January
04
11
18
25
February
01
08
15
22
March
01
08
15
22
29
April
05
12
19
26
May
03
10
17
24
June
07
14
21
28
July
05
12
19
26
August
02
09
16
23
30
September
06
13
20
27
October
04
11
18
25
November
01
08
15
22
29
December
06
13
20
27
Costs
| Duration |
Program Fee
Choose your currency
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| 2 Weeks | $930 | |
| 3 Weeks | $1300 | |
| 4 Weeks | $1540 | |
| 5 Weeks | $1910 | |
| 6 Weeks | $2150 | |
| 7 Weeks | $2520 | |
| 8 Weeks | $2760 | |
| Extra Week | $400 |
Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. A 5% international banking fee is charged for credit card payments of program fee in USD/AUD.
What are you 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
- 1 pair of medical scrubs
- Certificate Of Internship (Upon Request)
What's NOT included?
- Airfare
- Local SIM card
- Local Transportation
- Visa Fees
- Vaccinations
- Personal expenses
FAQ's
Eligibility and Preperation
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Who can apply for the program?
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Interns must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program. Pre Medical students, Medical and Nursing students can apply for this internship/elective. Participants joining the Medical internship program need to provide additional documents such as Resume/CV, Passport copy etc, details of which will be provided. You must be physically fit and in good health at the time of joining the program.
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Are vaccinations or health checks required?
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Yes, students should consult their doctor or travel clinic for recommended vaccinations before travel.
Accommodation and Living
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Can I know more about the accommodation and food arrangements?
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Participants in Delhi are provided accommodation at a conveniently located hostel in South Delhi. Located at just a five-minute walk from a Metro station in South Delhi, the hostel offers easy access to iconic landmarks like the Lotus Temple and Khan market.
The hostel has spacious dormitories and private rooms that are perfect for a cozy stay. Whether you're lounging in our cozy common area or enjoying a hearty meal at our in-house cafe, every aspect of your stay is designed for comfort and convenience. Additionally, the hostel has an open outdoor area, which is ideal for connecting with fellow travelers.
Two meals a day are provided to the interns.
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Can vegetarians be accommodated?
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Yes, that is not a problem as vegetarian meals are only provided to the interns. For any other dietary requirements you can always inform our team before your arrival in India.
Program and Learning Experience
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What are the benefits of doing a Medical internship with Med Trips?
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Some major benefits include:
- Meeting other interns and participants from all around the world
- Get international exposure by observing and shadowing in major hospitals of India
- Being able to work with patients of different cultures and understand cultural dynamics of a new city or country
- Being able to travel during weekends and in the evenings to explore your destination
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What kind of hospital/clinical experience will I get?
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Placements are primarily observation-based but tailored to student level (pre-med, nursing, or medical). Students shadow professionals in departments such as surgery, medicine, nursing, emergency, orthopedics, OBGYN, and more. All students need to give preference of 3-4 departments of their choice. Depending on the preference and internship/elective duration department allocation shall be done.
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Can I perform medical procedures?
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Due to local regulations and ethical standards, students will not perform hands-on procedures. However, they will observe, learn, and gain insight into patient care, local health systems, and medical practices.
Travel and Logistics
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Do I need a visa?
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Visa requirements depend on your nationality and destination. We provide guidance during the pre-departure process.
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Is airport transfer included?
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Yes, airport pickup is included for both Medical Internship in Delhi and Medical Internship in Jaipur.
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How do I get around during the program?
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Interns in Delhi and Jaipur use local public transport such as metro train or taxis for commuting between the accommodation and hospital placement.
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What are the recommended airlines to fly to India?
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The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is connected with all major airports across the globe and flights are easily available. Some of the major flight carriers operating direct flights to Delhi are: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India, Jet Airways, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, Swiss Air, KLM Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, Air France, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Finn Air.
Students joining the Jaipur Internship program can directly arrive to Jaipur International Airport as well or take a short connecting flight from Delhi to Jaipur.
Safety and Support
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What about medical facilities in case of an emergency?
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We partner with modern hospitals where English-speaking staff are available.In case of any emergency, the local team will provide all necessary support and assistance to you.
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How safe is India and Delhi in particular?
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India is a country of diverse cultures and practices. and Delhi being the capital city is home to varied ethnicities. Like in any new foreign country, participants are advised to follow the guidelines specified by the project coordinator to enjoy their Indian experience fully. The program coordinators are always ready to help and give helpful safety tips. During the first day of the orientation, you will be given safety guidelines and will be informed about the dos and dont's.
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What kind of support will I have?
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You’ll have full in-country support from our local teams in Delhi and Jaipur. In case of any emergencies or problems, the staff will be there to support you and assist you always.
Other placements in Asia
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1-12 Weeks
- From $1260
Galle, Sri Lanka
Pre Medical Observership Program Sri Lanka
The Pre-Medical Observership Program caters to participants who are not currently enrolled in a medical or nursing degree from a recognized university, but have some prior knowledge and/or experience in the healthcare sector.Participants who have no demonstrable experience or knowledge whatsoever in the healthcare sector cannot be enrolled in the program.
Sri Lanka is the only country in South Asia which offers free healthcare to all its citizens, which is remarkable for this region. As such, the public sector here is very well developed and much larger than the private sector. Participants working in the public sector have access to a larger and wider network of medical professionals, range and volume of patients and exposures to a comprehensive set of wards and special units that cannot come close to being matched in the private sector. There is also a greater need for future doctors and nurses to assist in the public sector as the sheer volume of patients they get is overwhelming and from lower socio-economic classes, where the need for support is greater.
Participants can expect to gain a broad-based understanding of how these sectors work through a range of observation-based learning experiences across various wards and units in a hospital and/or clinic setting, as well as through a range of community based activities. They also get to understand how the medical system of a developing country like Sri Lanka works and learn about various tropical diseases that are prevalent in this part of the world. Additionally, participants get to interact with local doctors and nurses to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Medical Students as well as recently qualified medical students looking to gain valuable experience and skills must select the Medical Internship Program in Sri Lanka. Nursing students looking to do a nursing elective must choose our Nursing Internship Program in Sri Lanka.
Sample Placement Profile
National Hospital Galle – this is the largest public hospital in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, and the 3rd largest hospital in all of Sri Lanka. Capacity of ~2,000 beds. It has a total of 54 wards and several other specialized units. It was previously known as “Teaching Hospital Karapitiya” but has now been renamed as “National Hospital Galle” as the Sri Lankan government has recently elevated its status from a regional hospital to a national one.
Government Ayurveda Institute – this hospital specializes in the traditional medicinal practice of Ayurveda.
Community Projects – we work with various local schools and community organizations. Our students have the option to spend some of their time at these places for a more intimate experience working with children and senior citizens.
