MedForce: Medics Overseas

Location

Delhi, India’s multidimensional capital, is a beautiful blend of a rich history and a vibrant present. While the old city consists of ancient forts, majestic temples, and narrow winding alleys, the new city offers skyscrapers and well-planned tree-lined avenues. There is an endless amount of exploring you can do in Delhi. In addition, you are ideally located to visit the Taj Mahal and the city of Jaipur during a tour of the ‘golden triangle.’

Project Information

As a volunteer, you will be assisting local doctors on a mobile clinic. In an effort to provide medical assistance to people who have little or no access to medical facilities, the mobile clinic goes out to rural villages outside of Delhi. The clinic has two doctors and two nurses, and goes out Mondays to Fridays. They mainly focus on providing medical aid to elderly people, who are not mobile enough to get to any local clinics they might have. You may be involved in the following activities:

• Assisting the local medical staff in providing first aid help, such as treating wounds, taking blood pressure, doing tests, etc.
• Registering patients who are treated at the mobile clinic
• Helping with handing out medication to patients
• Helping raise awareness on health issues through educational campaigns

A Typical Day
The mobile clinic leaves around 9 am, and comes back around 3 pm. You will have a short break for lunch. Please note, however, that your schedule may vary slightly from day to day, depending on which village you are visiting.

Accommodation
You will stay in a hostel or with a local family in the southern part of Delhi. You will be placed in accommodation close to the hospital you work in, so that it is easy to get to work. All accommodation is close to amenities, such as shops, restaurants, and internet cafes.

Meals
All your meals are provided for you during your stay. If you live close enough to work, you might come home to eat lunch, and you will otherwise get a packed lunch.

Getting There and Start Dates
You will fly into Delhi International Airport, where you will be picked up by our volunteer co-ordinator, and taken to your accommodation.

Should you want to participate in the week-long orientation programme upon arrival, you will have to arrive on the first or third Monday of the month. Should you choose not to participate in the orientation programme, your arrival date is flexible.

Support
Throughout your stay, you will be assisted by our volunteer co-ordinator. On the projects, you will also be assisted by qualified doctors and nurses.

Highlights

- Provide basic medical care in rural villages
- Learn about the Indian health system
- Immerse yourself in the rich and interesting Indian culture
- Explore the exciting city of Delhi
- Get the opportunity to travel to places like the Taj Mahal and Jaipur

Requirements

This project is suitable for the following categories:

	Category 1: Volunteers with little or no experience
	Category 2: Medical students on electives

Please note that as a medical student, you may be able to get involved in a greater variety of tasks than as a volunteer.

You have to be 18 years or older to participate in this programme.

Price

A four-week placement on this programme costs £1295. You can extend your stay for an additional price of £325 a week.

Included

Included in the price are:
• Accommodation
• Three meals a day
• Airport transfers
• Constant assistance by a volunteer co-ordinator
• A week-long orientation programme upon arrival (optional)
• A briefing day before departure
• Your personal web page which provides you with all necessary pre-departure information
• A Medforce t-shirt

Not Included

Not included in the price are:
• Flights
• Insurance
• Spending money
• Daily transport to your project

Maps

Delhi, the vibrant capital of India, is where the hospital is located for this rewarding medical project.