Health & Psychology Internships

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Medical Research
Community Development
Health Care Admin

Medical Research

A Rome intern worked in a rehabilitation medicine research center, cooperating with the research team to produce and analyze case reports for scientific publication, and assisting with feasibility studies for new devices.

Intern Abroad in Rome

“During the graduate school admissions process, I emphasized the work I did abroad. This was one of the highlights of my application, and I was told that the experience was so unique that it made me standout as a candidate.”
Michelle W. • Penn State University • Rome Summer – Internship

Health Care Admin

A Santiago intern worked at an organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders, learned the fundamentals of a health care program, provided technical and administrative support, and joined participants in daily activities.

Intern Abroad in Santiago

Examples of Health Internships Abroad by Major

These placements are not an exhaustive list, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you would like additional examples. Once you confirm to a program, the onsite Internship Coordinator will work with you closely to find an internship placement based on your interests.

Health Sciences

Barcelona-based company providing digital tools and innovation services for health professionals
Horse-riding center just outside of Sydney that provides the joys of riding and equine therapy to everyone
International hospital in Rome
The day and outpatient unit in a Dublin hospital
International NGO in Shanghai dedicated to saving eyesight worldwide
Locally-funded hospital in Santiago providing community-serving health services
NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
Nutrition and health counseling service for women in Dublin
NGO in Santiago that helps to provide low-income children with basic health and educational needs
A private clinic that primarily serves English-speaking people living in Rome
Passionate mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
TB- and HIV-care organization in Cape Town bringing health services directly to the community

Health Research

Child development and psychology lab in Sydney
Rehabilitation medicine research center in Rome
Respiratory disease society in Dublin focusing on research and advocacy
Clinical research and pharmaceutical development company in Rome
UK cancer charity in London that funds and supports scientific research on how to prevent cancer with exercise, alcohol and diet
A nation-wide charity in Dublin dedicated to advancing cancer treatment and development
Molecular neurobiology lab in Rome
Berlin-based university hospital's ENT research lab specializing in inner-ear research
NGO in London that acts as watchdog for the National Health Service
Anatomy lab in Rome

Public Health

Innovation platform in Vienna promoting change in the European healthcare system by connecting pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, private and public insurance companies, healthcare suppliers, and startups
Community organization in Dublin focused on improving the health outcomes of people with intellectual difference through health and and well-being programs
Locally-funded hospital in Santiago providing community-serving health services
NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
Organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders in Santiago
Passionate mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
Public agency in Santiago committed to social development
NGO in London that acts as watchdog for the National Health Service
TB- and HIV-care organization in Cape Town bringing health services directly to the community

Psychology

Child development and psychology lab in Sydney
Neuroscience research and health care company in Rome developing new research and technologies
NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
Organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders in Santiago
Passionate mental health and well-being organization in Dublin providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care
Rehabilitation medicine research center in Rome
NGO in London for people with learning disabilities and autism, and their families

Social Work

Home-care company in Sydney providing non-medical care and companionship for a growing community of members
Community kitchen for people in the asylum system in Dublin
Multinational software company based in Santiago serving philanthropic projects
Nationally-recognized prison arts charity in London that encourages formerly incarcerated people to change their lives through taking part in the arts
NGO in Dublin specializing in homebuilding and home ownership for the underprivileged
NGO in London working with service users to offer an integrated crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programs
NGO in Sydney improving the employability of women in need by providing free of charge, professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools
NGO providing high-quality education to lower-income populations in Santiago
Paris-based NGO working in Cambodia, Vietnam, Burkina Faso and Nepal to fight for the rights and better living conditions of women and children (French required)
NGO in Paris supporting and improving international law related to children and youth, particularly laws in the realm of unaccompanied minors and asylum (French required)
Organization in Cape Town providing safe after-school spaces to youth to support learning and success
Organization serving underserved adults living with mental health disorders, learned the fundamentals of a health care program, provided technical and administrative support, and joined participants in daily activities in Santiago
NGO that assists victims of torture in Dublin
Public agency in Santiago committed to social development
International TB- and HIV-care organization in Cape Town bringing health services directly to the community
Training development with an organization in Dublin whose mission is to mobilize and empower seniors to advocate on behalf of themselves, their families, and their communities

“..this experience will be amazing on my graduate school applications and résumé, showing that I’ve worked with other cultures and worked in a hospital in a different country.”
Abbey S. • University of Iowa • Barcelona

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