Sri Lanka Medical Program

Kandy, Sri Lanka

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WEEKLY STARTING EVERY MONDAY

MINIMUM

1 WEEK

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£444

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This Sri Lankan Teaching Hospital, with over 2200 beds, conducts undergraduate training programs for university students studying Medicine, and appoints post-graduate trainees, registrars, and senior registrars to this hospital regularly, as it is one of the oldest hospitals providing the entire range of medical and surgical specialties under a single institution's administration. The Teaching Hospital also serves as a training centre for student nurses from the Nurses Training School in the Hospital. Additionally, it offers teaching facilities for foreign students seeking exposure to Tropical Diseases.

 

By joining this project, your main task will be to observe and monitor patients, treatments, techniques and more, alongside the local staff working at the hospital. The project aims to provide understanding and learning for participants interested in the field of medicine, and expose them to various methods of treating patients in need.

Standard Shared Accommodation (4-10 pax) 

3 meals per day during weekdays and 2 meals per day during weekends

Water, Tea & Coffee

Airport pickup during the pickup window (Sundays 05:00-21:00)

Orientation Day

Sinhalese Language Lesson

Cultural Lesson

Kandy City Tour

Start Dates & Minimum Duration

This volunteer program runs all year round and starts every Monday. However, we recommend arriving on the Sunday to check into your accommodation and prepare for your program to start the following morning.

 

Please note that program start dates could be affected by local holidays. However, we will give you as much notice as possible if any days of your program may overlap with holidays.

 

The minimum duration of this program is 1 week, please contact us if you would like to volunteer for longer.

What are the requirements to take part in this program?

Program Requirements:

*For this placement, it's a must that participants are medical students*

  • Age limit: 18-65
  • Minimum basic level of English
  • Copy of detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of DBS check required
  • Proof of travel insurance required
  • Copy of passport required
  • Physically and mentally prepared to take on medical initiatives
  • Proficient understanding of healthcare principles
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy, responsibility, ability to work under pressure and as a team.

The following documents will need to be emailed to us at least 4 weeks prior to your arrival:

  • Certification letter from your university stating that you follow a medical degree
  • A letter from you to the hospital, requesting the hospital to grant permission for you to take part in the medical project.

How many days and hours will I work?

The program functions from Monday to Friday and the normal hours at the hospital will be from 08:00 to 13:30. Working hours can be changed according to the medical department's requirement.

***This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.***

 

There will be a mandatory orientation day on the Monday of your first week, to familiarise you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.

 

Your schedule will include:

  • Welcome, introduction to Sri Lanka and projects, house rules, code of conduct and handling of documents
  • Sinhalese Language Lesson
  • Cultural Lesson
  • Kandy City Tour

The minimum duration of this program is 1 week, but is extendable dependent on availability.

What tasks will I take part in?

By joining this project, your main tasks will be to observe and monitor patients, treatments, techniques and more, alongside the local staff working at the hospital.

What's the accommodation like?

You will be accommodated in one of our centres which are located 2-4 kilometres away from Kandy centre. There is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and drinks.

 

Standard rooms will be shared with between 4-10 other participants and you will also have a shared bathroom.

What meals are included?

You will be provided with three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends. The meals are a mix of Western and Sri Lankan food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can also eat out at any of the local restaurants. Water, tea and coffee are also included.

What can I do in my free time?

Nearby places to visit during your weekends and free time are the Royal Botanical Gardens, Knuckles mountain range, Udawattakele sanctuary, Hortons plains national park and the railway museum.

What facilities will I have access to?
  • Laundry facilities at an extra cost
  • Hot shower
  • Safety box
  • Bed linen
  • Fan
  • Our house is located 2 kilometres away from the city centre, where you can find anything you might need. The nearest ATM and supermarket are a 15-minute walk away from our accommodation.

What to Bring & Dress Code

What to Bring:

  • Please bring your own scrubs (Light Blue) and stethoscope. In addition, you can also bring your own face mask and medical gloves.
  • A complete set of medical uniforms and medical shoes, preferably a medical uniform or a Doctor's coat
  • Your own basic toiletries including soap, toothpaste, towel.

Dress Code:

  • Wear modest and tidy clothes if you are visiting temples during your free time . Whenever you go into a temple, knees and shoulders must be covered.
  • The locals do tend to dress more conservatively and the safest choice of clothes to bring is "smart casual” as a great compliment and a sign of respect for their culture.
  • Comfortable sandals are a must, and should be easy to take off as most Sri Lankans do not wear shoes indoors.

Airport Pickup

An airport pick up is included on Sundays between 05:00-21:00. We recommend booking your flights to arrive during this pickup window.

 

If you're unable to make the pickup window, please contact us to let us know that you can make your own way to us, or arrange an additional pickup at an extra cost.

 

The arrival airport is CMB (Bandaranayake International Airport). The drive to your accommodation from the airport is around 3-4 hours.

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