Medical Internship in Sri Lanka
Do your Medical Internship in Kandy Sri Lanka in 2025 with Abroad Escape. Sri Lanka has emerged as a popular destination for medical internships, captivating young talents from around the world with its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant professional opportunities. With its thriving industries, welcoming people, and diverse internships, this island nation has become a hotspot for those seeking a unique and enriching internship experience. Our unique cultural immersion internships will give you an all-round amazing experience in Sri Lanka!
Join our Immersion Internships in Sri Lanka!
Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Duration: 4-24 weeks
Start: Starts every Monday
As a medical volunteer in Sri Lanka, you’ll be placed in a training hospital where your role will be primarily observational. You’ll shadow local healthcare professionals, gaining insight into their day-to-day work and stepping in to assist when needed.
Ready to level up your career while exploring a vibrant new culture? Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing economy offers an exciting opportunity for your medical internship abroad.
Looking for an extraordinary medical internship? Get ready to dive into an unparalleled experience with our exclusive program in Sri Lanka—a tropical paradise with a fascinating blend of tradition and cutting-edge medical innovation.
Whether you’re a medical student or professional such as a nurse, doctor, or in another medical-related field, you’ll work alongside skilled healthcare professionals in a hospital in Sri Lanka, all while gaining clinical expertise in a global context.
This isn’t just an internship—it’s a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger, helping make a real difference in the local community and your medical career. But there’s more to Sri Lanka than professional growth!
At the heart of our internships is a simple goal: to give you real-world experience while ensuring that your work benefits both the organization and the local community.
Highlights
– Gain hands-on experience by interning at a hospital in Kandy.
– Shadow and observe professionals across various hospital departments.
– Connect with medical experts and students from around the world.
– Boost your future medical career with real-world exposure.
– Spend your weekends exploring Sri Lanka and traveling with fellow participants.
Who is this internship for?
Pre-med, medical, and nursing students who are eager to experience healthcare in an international setting. Due to local regulations, volunteers won’t have hands-on involvement in patient care, making this program ideal for students looking to observe and learn rather than fully licensed professionals.
It’s an excellent chance for pre-med and medical students to immerse themselves in a hospital setting in Kandy. Volunteers will shadow experienced local staff across various departments, offering a unique perspective on diverse medical practices, all while contributing to making healthcare more accessible for the people of Sri Lanka.
Training hospitals offer incredible advantages for both aspiring healthcare professionals and the local community. Students get real-world exposure to clinical environments, and at the same time, residents benefit from more affordable and accessible medical care.
Why do Medical volunteering in Kandy with Abroad Escape?
By volunteering in this healthcare internship in Sri Lanka, you’ll not only make a meaningful impact on the local community but also grow both personally and professionally through:
– Observing various medical procedures firsthand
– Learning about clinical practices in a new and dynamic environment
– Sharpening your communication and interpersonal skills
– Gaining valuable hands-on medical insights
– Immersing yourself in the vibrant Sri Lankan culture
– Exploring Sri Lanka’s fascinating history and traditions
It’s the perfect opportunity to combine medical experience with cultural discovery. This experience is your chance to dive into the medical field while discovering the beauty of Sri Lanka!
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in Kandy? Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s vibrant central highlands, this city is the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Picture yourself surrounded by misty mountains, endless tea plantations, and lush rainforests as you explore this incredible destination.
Take a break by the serene Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake) and soak in the peaceful vibes. While you’re here, visit the iconic Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of Buddhism’s most sacred spots.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or a spiritual retreat, Kandy has something for everyone. It’s time to experience the magic for yourself—come and see what makes Kandy so special!
Why Join With Abroad Escape
Abroad Escape is all about helping you create travel experiences that matter. With 133 volunteer projects and internships across 21 countries, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in communities around the world. Dive into our immersive programs, where you’ll not only work side by side with locals but also leave a lasting impact on their lives. What’s even better? You’ll be doing it all alongside other like-minded travelers from across the globe, forging friendships that last a lifetime. So, if you’re ready for meaningful adventures, Abroad Escape is your gateway to travel with purpose!
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Your Arrival
Get ready for a warm welcome to Sri Lanka! Your adventure begins the moment you arrive, with our airport pick-up on Sunday at Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB).
To ensure a smooth transition, we’ll provide you with all the necessary arrival and contact details when you book your program. The local team will be waiting for you, ready to transfer you to your accommodation where you’ll meet fellow volunteers from around the world.
The Cultural Introduction
At our program, we go above and beyond to ensure that interns not only have an incredible placement with a local company/organization, but also have a seamless transition into the local culture and customs. We understand that feeling at home in a new environment is essential for a successful internship experience.
To kickstart this journey, you will start with an Introduction and Orientation. This will immerse you in the local culture and customs, where interns will have the opportunity to learn about the vibrant local culture, language, and customs.
We believe that by providing this thorough introduction to the local culture and industry, we set our interns up for success. They will enter their internship placements equipped with a deep appreciation for the local customs, a solid understanding of the industry landscape, and the confidence to thrive in the local work environment.
Your Accommodation
Your accommodation is included in your package from Sunday night until Saturday morning of your last week, so you can rest assured that you’ll have a comfortable place to call home throughout your journey.
You’ll be staying in shared rooms with other volunteers, giving you the perfect opportunity to make lifelong friends from around the globe. You’ll be accommodated in single-gender dorm-style rooms, ensuring maximum comfort and privacy.
If you want to have a single room, then this is available at an extra cost. There is limited availability for single rooms so please contact us for this.
But that’s not all – we’ve got your meals covered too! You’ll enjoy three delicious meals per day from Monday to Friday, and two meals per day on weekends.
The Medical Internship
Join the Medical Project in Kandy for an immersive experience that blends medical learning with the cultural beauty of Sri Lanka. By joining the medical project in Kandy, you will have the opportunity to observe patients at one of the oldest and largest hospitals in the region.
Are you a medical student or a medical professional looking for a unique and meaningful experience? Our medical internship in Kandy, Sri Lanka offers an extraordinary opportunity to gain experience and broaden your perspective.
You’ll have the unique chance to observe patients and procedures at one of the oldest and largest hospitals in the region, Teaching Hospital Kandy, known for its rich history and advanced medical practices.
While you expand your knowledge of healthcare systems, medical techniques, and patient care by working closely with experienced hospital staff, you’ll also get the opportunity to explore Sri Lanka’s stunning highlands, home to famous tea plantations.
As a participant, you’ll primarily observe patient treatments and procedures, shadowing local medical staff in departments that may include everything from general medicine to highly specialized fields like neurology, oncology, or neonatal care. You’ll gain invaluable exposure to tropical diseases, surgical techniques, and various medical practices in a setting that emphasizes real-world learning.
Available departments may include:
Autism
Blind
Brain injury
Cancer
Cardiology
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Dentist
Dental nurse
Dialysis
Dietician/dietetics
Electro-therapy
ENT
Gastroenterology
General medicine
Gynaecology
HIV/AIDs
Immunisations
Lab techs
Maternity/family planning
Medical assistant
Mental health
Midwifery
Neonatal
Neurology and neurosurgery
Nutritionist
Occupational therapy
Ophthalmology
Oncology
Optometry
Orthopaedics
Outpatient department (OPD)
Paramedics
PediatricsPharmacy
Physiotherapy
Phlebotomist
Prosthetics
Radiology, X-ray techs
Respiratory therapy
Sonography
Speech therapy
Surgery
Transplant surgery
Ultrasound
Urology
A program will be designed for you based upon your preferences and experience.
This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Program Prices
1 Week: 515 GBP
2 Weeks: 655 GBP
3 Weeks: 845 GBP
4 Weeks: 1045 GBP
+1 Week: 255 GBP
1 Week: 595 Euro
2 Weeks: 745 Euro
3 Weeks: 975 Euro
4 Weeks: 1195 Euro
+1 Week: 285 Euro
1 Week: 665 USD
2 Weeks: 845 USD
3 Weeks: 1095 USD
4 Weeks: 1355 USD
+1 Week: 315 USD
* Culture Week & Renovation have an extra fee of 30 GBP/35 Euro/40 US$ per week
** Turtle Project has an extra fee of 95 GBP/115 Euro/135 US$ per week
** Body Mind & Medical Project has an extra fee of 215 GBP/255 Euro/275 US$ per week
Sri Lanka Road Trip Price
1555 GBP / 1875 Euro / 1995 US$
With us there are NO registration or administration fees!
Plus you can easily combine the different projects.
What’s included:
The program as described
Accommodation
Meals
24/7 in-country support
In-country program orientation
Pre-departure support
Airport pick-up
Daily transport to your project and back
Not included:
visa, flight, travel insurance, vaccinations, criminal background check, return trip to the airport, 5% international banking fee
Requirements to join:
– Participants need to be minimum 18 years old
– Participants are required to provide a criminal background check (if unable to obtain a criminal background check, you can provide two character reference letters instead)
– Participants are required to have their own travel insurance
– You need to be able to speak and understand at least basic English
How to Book
Fill out the online Application Form
We give you outcome within 48 hours
Book your program by paying a deposit
Book your place in 3 steps
1. Apply
Fill out the Application Form below and we will let you know if you are accepted within 48 hours.
2. Deposit
Once accepted you pay your deposit of 200 Euro, 200 Pounds or 200 US$ to reserve your place in the program. The deposit is part of your total amount (and NOT an extra payment), and will be deducted from your total fees.
3. Remaining Fees
You pay the remaining fees of your program, minus the deposit which you already paid, six weeks before the start date of your program.
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