Medical, nursing or physiotherapy graduates or undergraduates who want experience to enhance their studies. Elective students wishing to spend their work experience time overseas.
Somebody keen to gain work experience in a hospital environment. Also, people who want first-hand experience of real Indian culture and who have initiative. You can also learn Tamil while you're there. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm!
Cost details:
When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £140 per additional week.
Duration details:
This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.
those who would like to make their applications to medical school really stand out. These placements are ideal for those hoping to study medicine or the subject allied to medicine, including Nursing, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and other subjects.
Someone with a strong desire to go into the medical profession or someone who has experience in this field and wants a life-changing experience in a culture very different from his or her own. Changing Worlds offers placements within the southern cities of Chennai (Madras) and Madurai. We move volunteers from one placement to another to add to the work experiences and see more of the country.