ByadminInternational Internships Project Introduces European medicine to physicians and students
The EUROMED Foundation commits to introduce the specifics and distinctive environment of the European healthcare system, medical technologies and innovative equipment at a facility to physicians, dentists and medical students from the post-Soviet countries, as well as encourage their prospective career in Poland.
International Internships project immerses the experienced physicians and students in the atmosphere of European medical practices and makes them a part of it. The EUROMED Foundation provides study tours, internships, and summer training at the leading clinics in Poland within the project. An executive at the communications department, Olga, reveals the details on how to join the project.
– Olga, could you tell us, who can take part in the International Internships project? Is it for experienced physicians only or students can join either?
Both physicians and medical students can take part in the project. Just apply on our website, indicating the field of practice and the year of graduation. Our manager will contact you for consultation on the internship program, the documents needed, and so on. We choose the type of internship according to the applicant’s request, as well as the medical facility for practice.
– What is the purpose of the internship?
Its purpose is to practice in Polish hospitals. According to the applicant’s request, we consider all details and suggest the practice facility, which advance his knowledge and experience, while using the instruments.
The students who apply will see the daily operation in the facility they have inquired allowing them to choose a field. Moreover, participation in the International Internships project is a good opportunity for students to polish and advance the knowledge from their course, as well as facing a real-life reflection of comprehensive theory in a European hospital.
All in all, the participants of the International Internships project will familiarize themselves with:
- the health care system in Poland;
- the equipment in public hospitals;
- the daily routine of Polish doctors ;
- the specifics of Polish medicine.
– How does the process go: the hospitals, the timeline of a specialist spent on an internship?
Participants arrive in Poland the day before the start of the internship to rest after the trip and go to the practice facility fresh to adsorb better knowledge and experience. The EUROMED Foundation has collaborated with leading facilities in Warsaw, such as children’s, cancer and multidisciplinary clinics.
There are one-, two- or three-week internships. We prearrange the facility and the schedule with the participant.
The internship provides:
- Field knowledge and skills for physicians to apply in their future practice;
- Expertise advancement, acquisition of skills and abilities necessary for professional growth;
- Experience exchange with foreign colleagues;
- The relevant knowledge for future employment in the EU.
– Is there a language barrier issue, and how is it solved?
Often, our participants do not speak Polish to communicate at a professional level properly. To remove the language barrier on the way to knowledge and experience for them, the EUROMED Foundation provides a curator-interpreter.
– Do you provide any accommodation for the period of internship?
We do it at a participant’s request. Some participants prefer to book the accommodation themselves so it is only for those who delegate us that necessary evil. They get only a confirmation e-mail.
– Is there any entertainment program for the project participants, like excursions?
Yes, the EUROMED Foundation provides guided tours to the Old Town of Warsaw for the participants. The excursions introduce participants the history of the country and the sights of the capital.
– What doctors do after the internship? How many have moved to Poland?
Most of our participants face transformation of their career perspectives and opportunities after the internship. Some bring back home innovative methods and ideas on approaches to the disease treatment to share them at work. Others are persevere in employment in Poland.
Students usually repeat the internship to come again. Most decide to start their career in Poland. Our young doctors confirm their diplomas on graduation, taking a postgraduate internship later instead of an internship.
