Remote Medicine Placement

Rich in culture and natural beauty, Nepal is the perfect place to get away from the norms of western life. A great place to practice medicine in the foothills of Himalayas. Travel the length and breadth of this culturally enriched country, and discover the diversity and unity amongst its people unlike that of any other nation. Mountain Heart Nepal is offering placements to international medical students/graduates (Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Public/Global Health students) through the ‘Remote Medicine Placement’ program.

By deploying with Mountain Heart Nepal, you will:

1. Know about the health care system and health problems and their distribution in third world country, endemic & tropical diseases, health care practices in different socio-cultural settings and possible research opportunity.
2. Flexible 2-6 weeks elective placement/internship at our “Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital”. 
3. Receive an opportunity to take part in Mountain Heart Nepal’s outreach clinics in remote communities where trainees can better appreciate health care system at different tiers and the difference in patterns of health-related problems and diseases in rural as well as urban settings.
4. Gain the leadership qualities to deliver quality care in multicultural or resource-poor settings.
5. Receive supervision and support from some of the best medical experts in Nepal.
6. Reference for a lifetime

What do we offer?

Our basic service package includes: 

1. Supervised ‘Remote Medicine Placement’ at Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital.
2. Learning through placement and writing case reports of the experience by engaging with literature.
3. 24/7- In-country support.
4. Sightseeing package in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan at additional charges.
5. Accommodation and Food.
6. Travel and other support.
7. Translator/Support staff.

1. Airfare.
2. Travel insurance.
3. Visa fees (check Nepal immigration for applying for a visa online).
4. Entrance fees to cultural heritage site.
5. Others not mentioned here.

Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital

The Mountain Heart Nepal Hospital – Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital (www.siddhasthalihospital.org) is located in Hetauda. The hospital aims to provide primary healthcare to almost 10,000 patients every year. Read more about the hospital at www.siddhasthalihospital.org The hospital is the first and only member of International Hospital Federation from Nepal. The hospital was also the finalists for the 4th annual .ORG Impact Awards. The program honors and celebrates inspiring mission-driven organizations and leaders from around the globe that not only demonstrate a passion for making the world a better place, but also work tirelessly to create a positive impact in their communities.

The students are responsible to make their own arrangements for stay in Kathmandu and we can  arrange transfer to the hospital at additional costs. Students can also opt to stay in the hospital accommodation or with a host family. There is an additional costs for staying with the host family. 

A one day Kathmandu valley guided tour can be arranged to give students insight into the local Nepalese culture and traditions before beginning the placement. Similarly, a guided tour can be arranged at the end of the placement to Pokhara and Chitwan. These trips are meant to relax and replenish your energy supplies before and after the placement. The tour packages are subjected to availability and at additional costs.

To apply for the placement, complete the application no later than 3 months before the start date of the placement. The place can be secured by the payment of a non-refundable administrative fee of GBP 150 which provides pre-departure support. Please ensure that students have to bear the bank transfer fees (Paypal UK/US and bank fees). Mountain Heart Nepal is a non-profit organisation, therefore, all fees are spent on the program to fund your time in Nepal.

For complete enrolment into the elective programs, we will require the following documents which can be sent to mountainheartnepal@gmail.com 

• Complete Application form
• Administrative fees (via bank transfer or PayPal) paid to Siddhasthali Rural Community Hospital. 
• Reference from your supervisor.

If you need more information, please contact us at mountainheartnepal@gmail.com and we will quickly come back to you with an answer.