At a glance
- This is a volunteer opportunity with Projects Abroad. Devxchange will assist you in choosing the right fit, raising funds with your own campaign page, issuing tax receipts to donors if project meets CRA criteria as a charitable activity. Devxchange will also assist you in onboarding with Projects Abroad.
- Kick-start your dentistry career in Nepal. Shadow experienced dentists in a hospital, gaining an insight how dentists work in a developing country.
- You’ll also work on our dental outreach initiatives, travelling to marginalised communities and teaching children how to care for their teeth and gums.
- You’ll be based in the city of Chitwan where you’ll live with a local host family. In your free-time you can explore the surrounding areas including Chitwan National Park.
Details
- Shadow and observe local dentists and experience their daily routine
- Raise awareness of the importance of oral hygiene during outreach work
- Participate in a case study project comparing Nepal and your home country’s dental practices
Includes/Excludes
Food and Accomodation
- Food (three meals a day)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival
- Transport to and from your work placement
- In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff
- Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team
- Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with thousands of resources
- Training and workshops from our experienced local staff
- Regular social events and community activities with other volunteers and interns
- Access to our local office with internet connection
- Certification of project completion
- Access to our alumni services and discounts
- Visa support and advice
- Fundraising support, including your own personalized fundraising website with DevXchange
- Tax Receipts for your donors if activity meets CRA criteria for charitable activity.
- Pre-departure preparation by your own specialist Volunteer Advisor
- Personalized MyProjectsAbroad website, with all the information you need about your project, accommodation and destination
- A free cultural awareness course
- Membership to our volunteer social media groups, to share information and to get in touch
- Support to help you complete registration or internship documents, if applicable
Not Included
- Flights
- Visa Costs (where applicable)
- 10% Admin fee for donations involving tax receipts.
Itinerary
Our Dentistry internship in Nepal is perfect if you are pursuing a career in dentistry. You’ll get a deeper insight into dental practices in a developing country, and you’ll be able to build your knowledge of practical dentistry. This kind of work experience will add value to your CV, and give you interesting points to talk about in applications and interviews.
No previous experience is needed at your dentistry placement in Nepal. We have professional staff on hand to guide you, and answer your questions. This is the perfect opportunity to discover first-hand if this is the career for you, and what your life might be like as a dentist.
This project runs all year round, so you can organize a trip whenever it suits your schedule. You can join for as long as you like, with a minimum duration of two weeks.
The aim of this project is to give you the opportunity to expand your practical knowledge of dentistry. We also work to help disadvantaged people gain better access to basic dental care.
Almost 25% of Nepal’s population lives below the poverty line. With this statistic so high, access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups can be a challenge. We work with a private community hospital that aims to provide quality health services at an affordable price for the local community. In addition, we also run outreaches in underprivileged communities. At outreaches, the focus is on raising awareness about the importance of good oral hygiene.
Projects Abroad medical outreaches are free for people that attend.
To ensure that we continue working towards long-term, sustainable outcomes, we have committed to several goals in our Medical Management Plan:
- Encourage an understanding of medical practices and promote an exchange of medical knowledge
- Improve hygiene standards
- Promote awareness of non-communicable diseases
- Improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups
Join us on a Dentistry internship in Nepal to kickstart your dental career today.
A typical work day in Nepal will be from Monday to Friday, with a 5 to 6 hour morning or afternoon shift. This will vary depending on when procedures or outreaches are scheduled.
Each day, you’ll eat breakfast and dinner with your host family. You’ll have lunch at the hospital canteen. Use meal times to chat with your host family, other interns, or hospital staff.
During your shift, you’ll shadow dentists as they treat and speak to patients. We encourage you to take notes, ask questions, and learn as much as you can from the procedures and interactions you see.
You will also take part in regular Projects Abroad outreaches. These are focused on providing disadvantaged or vulnerable people with much-needed dental and medical care.
When you’re not working, spend your free time exploring Nepal with fellow interns. Use this opportunity abroad to learn more about Nepal’s rich culture and natural wonders. Seeking adventure? Go trekking, white water rafting, or enjoy a jungle safari.
Food and Accomodation
Your dentistry work experience will take place in Chitwan. The city is known as being the medical city of Nepal and is home to a number of top-rated medical institutions. Here, you will work in the dental department of a private community hospital. The hospital aims to provide quality health services at an affordable price for the local community.
Most of your time will be spent at your dentistry placement, but free time is yours. You can explore the cultural and tourist side of Nepal during weekends. Plan a souvenir shopping expedition, use a weekend for a trip to the city of Pokhara, or plan to trek the Himalayan mountain range!
You’ll stay with a host family in Nepal. They will welcome you into their home, eager to share their customs and have you teach them about your own culture. We believe that this is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of Nepal and have a truly unique experience.
We will always try to let you live alongside at least one other Projects Abroad volunteer or intern at the same host family. Your room will be modest, but comfortable, clean, and safe.
Your program fee includes three meals a day.
Leisure activities and free time
When you think of Nepal, the first thing that comes to mind is the majestic Himalayan Mountain Range. This is just one example of the country’s extraordinary natural beauty. Combined with rich cultures, this makes it a unique country to volunteer in and explore.
There are a whole host of ways you can explore the stunning and incredibly varied landscapes of Nepal. You can drive off-road through Chitwan National Park, go biking through Kathmandu Valley, or trek in the foothills of Annapurna.
In the evenings and over weekends, it’s worth taking some time to see the sights in Kathmandu. This includes Durbar Square, where you can stand in the midst of an ancient palace. The towering spectacle of the Boudhanath Stupa is also a must-see.
Nepal is one of our most popular destinations, so there will be many other volunteers in the country with you during your trip. This gives you the freedom to spend your leisure time either exploring alone or in a group.
