Internal Medicine Volunteer Opportunity in Bhutan (Thimphu)

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Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO)

Improves the availability and quality of healthcare through the education, training, and professional development of the health workforce in resource-scarce countries.

Overview

Volunteers provide training in general medicine and sub-specialty areas to staff, interns and residents at JDWNR Hospital. Continuing education lectures are provided to hospital staff once or twice per month.
 

Assignment: 1 month

Teaching Topics: General internal medicine, nephrology, gastroenterology, neurology & cardiology

Opportunities for Those-in-Training: No.

Qualifications: Board eligible/certified in internal medicine or family practice; currently accepting general internists, nephrologists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, cardiologists, and repeat volunteers.

Activities: Case presentations, clinical training, continuing education, didactic instruction, faculty/staff training, formal lecturing, grand rounds, mentoring.

Housing: Housing is provided.

Companions: Suitable for companion/spouse; not suitable for children.

Location

This opportunity is located in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Professional Designation

Position
Members Needed
Medical Doctor
1

Healthcare Services Needed

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Medicine
Gastroenterology
Neurology
Nephrology

Language

English
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