The large private hospital in Jaipur does not only allow medical, nursing and midwifery internships for university and college students, but also pre-medical, pre-nursing and pre-midwifery and physiotherapy internships and are possible!
Tagore Hospital in Jaipur
Named after Rabintranath Tagore, the hospital is a large private hospital with the departments of General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Surgery, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Dentistry and physiotherapy.
The hospital is a fully and modernly equipped healthcare facility including intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, laboratory & diagnostics, CT, digital X-ray, 24 hours pharmacy, 24 hour emergency service, and ambulance.
There are a total of 212 doctors, nurses and paramedics at the hospital. The hospital has a capacity of 300 beds in shared rooms, double and single rooms, and suites.
Compared to other private hospitals in India, the hospital is positioned in the middle price segment. It offers good quality services, but is still affordable for middle-class Indians of average income. All doctors speak English, but not all nurses and not all patients. Nevertheless, an internship at the hospital is possible without any knowledge of Hindi.
At the hospital electives and internships are possible for students and trainees of medicine, nursing, midwifery and physiotherapy. If you intend to study one of these careers, but you have not yet enrolled into a university or college, the hospital will also allow you to do a pre-nursing, pre-medical, pre-midwifery or physiotherapy internship. You can either be at just one department that you can specify, or you can rotate through multiple departments.
The hospital is a fully and modernly equipped healthcare facility including intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, laboratory & diagnostics, CT, digital X-ray, 24 hours pharmacy, 24 hour emergency service, and ambulance.
There are a total of 212 doctors, nurses and paramedics at the hospital. The hospital has a capacity of 300 beds in shared rooms, double and single rooms, and suites.
Compared to other private hospitals in India, the hospital is positioned in the middle price segment. It offers good quality services, but is still affordable for middle-class Indians of average income. All doctors speak English, but not all nurses and not all patients. Nevertheless, an internship at the hospital is possible without any knowledge of Hindi.
At the hospital electives and internships are possible for students and trainees of medicine, nursing, midwifery and physiotherapy. If you intend to study one of these careers, but you have not yet enrolled into a university or college, the hospital will also allow you to do a pre-nursing, pre-medical, pre-midwifery or physiotherapy internship. You can either be at just one department that you can specify, or you can rotate through multiple departments.
A typical day at your facility:
You observe and support the staff on your ward in their daily work. After a period of familiarization and orientation, you may (depending on your previous knowledge) also carry out minor treatments and activities under the supervision of the attending physician, nurse or therapist, e.g. drug administration, wound care, measurements of vital signs, providing vaccinations and other assistance activities. You will be assigned a supervisor from your area of specialization who will decide which examinations and treatments you are allowed to perform under his or her supervision.
In case of pre-medical, pre-nursing and pre-midwifery internships, you will mainly shadow and observe the work of nurses and doctors, and can of course ask many questions!
The working hours are usually from Monday to Friday from 8am to 1pm.
In case of pre-medical, pre-nursing and pre-midwifery internships, you will mainly shadow and observe the work of nurses and doctors, and can of course ask many questions!
The working hours are usually from Monday to Friday from 8am to 1pm.
Which are your main tasks?
- You accompany the staff on the ward in their daily duties
- You take care of minor treatments and assistance activities under supervision
- You attend medical visits and meetings at your department
- In case of pre-medical, pre-nursing and pre-midwifery internships, you mainly observe and accompany the nurses and doctors in their activities and can ask many questions!
You should bring your own hospital clothes (white, green or blue medical coat and closed shoes of any color). It is also advisable to bring your own hand sanitizer as well as your own stethoscope. If you enter the surgery ward, please bring green or blue scrubs, surgical mask and surgical cap.
Info Box
Location: Jaipur, India
Availability: All year, Start date flexible Minimum Duration: 2 weeks Maximum Duration: 12 Months
Language Requirements: English Accommodation: Shared apartment, host family
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Supervision Possible: Yes
Qualification Of Supervisor: General Physician, Specialist, Nurse, Midwife Minimum Qualification Of Intern: None Further Contribution To Project: Yes, Rs 5000/month (approx 72 usd) |
Volunteering Possible: No
Required Qualification For Volunteer: - Further Contribution To Project: - Expectations: - |
I. World Unite! Service Package
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The World Unite! Service Package includes:
- Arrangement of your Internship
- Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
- Access to the World Unite! Online Resource Centre which has Preparation Materials including Intercultural Preparation, compiled particularly for your destination (PDFs, Videos)
- Preparation Session via Skype, together with further participants
- Arrangements of the Documents you need for your Visa Application and assistance with local registration (if required) but not the official government fees for the visa (See costs below)
- Pick-up and Transfers from/to the next international airport on arrival and departure
- At least once per week cultural activity in Jaipur, e.g. Yoga, Hindi lesson, cooking lesson, Henna painting, Indian dance
- Personal support staff at our international office
- Accompanying you to your placement on your first day of internship
- 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
- Local SIM Card with 600 Rs. airtime credit
- Issuance of Confirmations/Certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing Internship Contracts for your university
- For the CO2 compensation of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
The Rates do NOT include:
- Accommodation and Meals (see below)
- Travel to/from India (you book it on your own; we can assist you)
- Official fees for Visa (see below)
- Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance; you book it on your own, we can assist you)
- Personal Expenses
- Vaccinations
- Local Transport (Estimated amounts see below)
- Please note that for supervised/mentored internships, some organizations charge further contributions. You find this information in the "Info Box" below the respective internship description.
II. Accommodation Costs
Accommodation at shared serviced apartment (2-share to 4-share dorm) on full board, incl. wifi OR with host family (twin or triple room) on full board: 75 EUR/week.
Supplement for rooms with air conditioning: EUR 12.50 per week.
Single room at a host family has a supplement of 35 EUR per week.
Single room at guest house on full board: 27 EUR per night.
Full board means 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Indian food.
Overview of other costs:
- Visa around 60-130 EUR (75-160 USD) depending on activity and duration; to apply prior to your travel
- Small local expenses (Internet, Local Transport): ca. 20-40 EUR (30-50 USD)/Month (Estimate)
- Insurances around 20-40 EUR (30-50 USD)/Month
How do I pay?
Once all your questions have been answered and you confirm that you want to participate, we will email you an invoice. You can pay it via bank transfer, credit card or via Paypal. You will pay a deposit of 200 EUR / 250 USD when the invoice is issued. One months prior to your arrival you will pay the remainder for your Service Package.
The payment modalities for rent and possible further costs (e.g. internship supervision fees, as stated in info box of the respective project description) depend on your host country and placement. We will inform you beforehand. In many cases these costs are paid on site, but for some countries and placements they need to be paid partially or fully in advance.
Other Projects That Might Interest You:
These projects are suggestions for alternatives that may interest you or those that could be chosen as COMBINATIONS. The combination of projects in different organizations is often possible and usually cheaper than two individual bookings. Please contact us to know more! Check out our other listings in the areas of "World Learner" and "Active Travel" at your travel destination to make your stay even more interesting.
Travel Health Insurance
We recommend the following travel insurance that is meant specifically for participants of internships, volunteering, language study, working holiday, and courses abroad. It is available for travelers of all nationalities and usable for all countries, except your home country. You can also add a journey liability insurance.
Just click on the link, fill in the form and you will get a confirmation email.
Rajasthan - The Land of the Kings
Rajasthan is located in the North-West of India and means "Land of the Kings". More than 2500 years ago, tribes built cities, and kingdoms were formed, which existed until the British colonial time in the 19th century. The largest state of India, in terms of area, is determined by the landscapes of the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range, which are rich in forts and palaces of the Rajput kings. Due to its natural beauty and cultural heritage, Rajasthan is today, one of India's most popular travel destinations. Jaipur is part of the so-called "Golden Triangle", consisting of the cities of Agra (Taj Mahal), Delhi and Jaipur, which is part of every round trip in northern India.
Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" due to the dominant color of its buildings. The 3 million-people city has numerous forts, palaces and temples. Jaipur is also known for its jewelry industry. More than 14,000 people produce jewelery made of metal, stone and rubber lacquer, typically at small backyard workshops, which are sold all over the world.
Jodhpur is called the "blue city" due to the colour of its houses. The city is overlooked by the mighty Meherangarh Fort. There is also a university in Jodhpur.
Setrawa is a village in the Thar desert, located around 100 km north of Jodhpur. A problem in Rajasthan is the scarcity of water. In the Thar desert, the only annual rains pour down in the form of heavy thunderstorms during the months of July to September, when temperatures normally go up to 50 degree Celsius. Traditionally, the water of these hot summer months are stored in ponds that are the shape of a half moon, called Johad. In the patriarchal society of the rural regions, women are denied access to education and social life.
Our Coordinator in Rajasthan
In Jaipur, Hasmik with her team will welcome you and provide support for you. In Jodphur and Setrawa our coordinator is Govind from Sambhali Trust.
Recreational Activities in Rajasthan
Jaipur and Jodhpur can count with a large number of forts, palaces, temples, historical and natural history museums, and gardens and parks that you can visit. At both cities you can also take part in yoga classes, cooking lessons, Indian dance session, and join other cultural activities.
It is of course also recommended to travel around other parts of Rajasthan.
Music Video with the girls of Sambhali Trust in Jodhpur
In this music video, shot on the streets of Jodhpur, the girls of Sambhali Trust (with whom we arrange volunteering) sing and play. It communicates very well the mood of the city of Jodhpur!
Video of Setrawa/Sambhali Trust
Karina and Kerry, volunteers from South Africa, speak about their experience in the school of Sambhali Trust in the desert village of Setrawa. They also tell about life in the village.
Getting To Jaipur, Jodhpur and Setrawa
Jaipur: Jaipur has a large international airport. It is best if you book your flight directly there. From Jaipur Airport (JAI) our local team will pick you up and bring you to your accommodation in Jaipur.
Jodhpur: You book a flight to Jodhpur (JDH) where you will be picked up from the airport by our local team and taken to your accommodation in Jodhpur.
Setrawa: You will book a flight to Jodhpur (JDH) where you will be picked up from the airport by our local team. You willI spend the first 1-2 days in Jodhpur, where you get an introduction and will then be driven to Setrawa.