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Boost your CV and broaden your horizons with a nursing or medical elective or internship in Sri Lanka. Gain valuable experience by shadowing medical professionals in renowned public hospitals like our partner with 5000 beds. This strictly observation-based program lets you immerse yourself in a thriving healthcare system while experiencing vibrant Sri Lankan culture. Elevate your medical or nursing school application by participating in our clinical internship opportunities in Sri Lanka. Work alongside experts in diverse clinical areas for an average of 5 hours per day, gaining insights unique to the region.

Medical internships in Sri Lanka are Ideal for Medical students seeking electives and internships in Sri Lanka. You will be able to enhance your skills through your intern positions and also get to understand the healthcare system that Sri Lanka is famous for.

Besdies this you will get to live and explore this beautiful island nation. In your free time on the weekends you can visit the many sights and beaches that Sri Lanka is so famous for.

This program is ideal for medical or nursing students from 1st to final year.

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What is involved


Our Medical students will be based in Galle ( in Southern Sri Lanka). We have strategic partnerships with a well renowned  public hospitals in Sri Lanka. This hospital is also a teaching hospital with a 5000 bed capacity.

This medical programs in Sri Lanka is ideal for students looking for an opportunity to train alongside medical specialists and to spend time in hospitals with access to various clinical areas of your choice. Our programs in Sri Lanka are also suitable for medical students who are also looking to gain some experience in a developing country.

On average medical student will work for 5 hours a day depending on hospital and clinical area allocations given. At the hospital a coordinator will be assigned to you who will give you your clinical allocations and hospital timings(depending on doctors availability and patient cases). On your first day at the hospital you will get a general introduction and tour of the different units.

What you do at the placement is dependent on a host of factors including patient cases at the time, medical staff availability, clinical area chosen, timings and so on. Being a real world setting things in hospitals change rapidly, and we expect you to be flexible and embrace every learning opportunity that this medical placement offers you.

Volunteering Abroad in Sri Lanka include Family Volunteer Holidays , Teaching English, Working with NGO’s, helping Special Needs individuals, and Medical & Nursing Internships.

Some details


2025- 2026

Any Sunday start date. You can email us to check so your are not booking during any major festivals or holidays.

What your first week looks like


Arrival day

Group discussions
Your arrival weekend will be relaxed. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to your accommodation. Depending on your time of arrival, our team will meet you and give you a local orientation so you can get to know the area you are living in. The next day you will be given health and safety briefing and project training before we take you in for your program.

Weekdays

Rehabilitation for patients in Sri Lanka
Your project coordinator or a member of the team will be taking you to the project and after introductions you can get started. Two meals breakfast, and dinner will be the accommodation and lunch is generally at the project site or outside. In the evenings most volunteers spend it either exploring local sights, relaxing at the accommodation or preparing for projects.

Weekend

Stick fishermen Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka
Our local team will suggest many activities for you to do! Your weekends will be free for you to explore Cambodia. We highly recommend you to utilise your time so you can get to see more of the country that you are visiting. We usually make recommendations based on past volunteer experiences. Its always better to book excursions in country with other volunteers.

Weekend activities


Surfing in Sri Lanka

Surfing in Sri Lanka
With some world class beaches and waves, Sri Lanka is undoubtedly a top surfing destination!

Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock
Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO Heritage Site in the Central Province.

Iconic Train Rides

Train Ride Ella to Hatton
Ranked in the top 10 train rides in the world- the journey from Ella to Hatton is a must do!

Yala National Park

Yala Natioanl Park Sri Lanka
Spotting Leopards, Elephants and other wildlife at Yala Nature Reserve is absolutely phenomenal.

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Cambodia will allow you to explore the heart of Southeast Asia, a nation replete with lush natural landscapes from dense forests to rice paddy fields, bustling cities, and the majestic architectural remnants of the great Khmer empire dotting every bit of the country.

The charming city of Phnom Penh is the capital and also serves as our base of volunteer operations. Volunteering Journeys Cambodia volunteer abroad projects include Teaching English, Working with NGO’s, helping Special Needs individuals, and Medical & Nursing Internships. Whether you are a gap year student, career breaker or a family or a mature volunteer, you can apply to any of our volunteer in Cambodia projects.


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