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If you’re considering getting a shadowing experience abroad, then you might be able to get a ton of information from this episode.
I talk with Ricky from Gap Medics, where he serves as the North American student placement manager, helping advisors, teachers, and parents set up placement abroad for students who are interested in shadowing medical professionals.
Gap Medics operates in Africa, Asia, and Europe, giving students the opportunity to get to see another side of medicine, and better yet, the best side of medicine they possibly can. They put together shadowing internships abroad for all kinds of pre-health students (medical, nursing, dental, etc.)
Gap Medics puts together shadowing internships abroad for all kinds of pre-health students (medical, nursing, dental, etc).Click To TweetIf you are a high school student listening to this and are trying to convince your mom and dad that shadowing abroad is safe, let them listen to this podcast, as we also cover safety topics.
This episode covers everything from costs to where to go, as well as what Gap Medics can do for you on a personal level when it comes to your application to medical school.
Aside from these points, you can also read the Association of American Medical Colleges Guidelines for premedical experiences overseas.
Premeds aren’t able to perform procedures, so you only want students to ask questions and learn about what it’s like to actually be a doctor.
[Related episode: How Should I Prepare for My First Shadowing Experience?]
Above 16 years old (above 18 for some)
Ricky’s take on nontraditional students who take the program:
Gap Medics also has shadowing abroad programs geared towards students who are over 18 with a more mature experience and more leeway in exploring surrounding areas without supervision.
[Related episode: The Pros and Cons of Global Healthcare Experiences]
Before students go:
Students are met by a member of their staff who will transport them back to their accommodation.
At the accommodation, they get their local orientations.
Many students do fundraising and they are happy to offer fun ideas to students in securing funds for their placements.
[Related episode: How Much Shadowing Do I Need for Medical School?]
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