Hospital Description
Country:
Ecuador
Setting:
Urban
Number of Patient Beds:
20 beds
Bed Occupancy Rate:
50%
Outpatients Seen Per/Day:
60
Departments/Specialties:
Everything
Outpatient
Inpatient
ER
Clinical lab
Medical imaging
Types of Health Care Students Accepted:
Medical
Nursing
Nutrition
Languages Spoken:
Spanish
Language Requirements/Fluency:
Must be competent in at least 60% (intermedate-advanced) Spanish
Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Health campaigns throughout Ecuador
Max Number of Students:
2
Trip Logistics
Recommended Airport:
Mariscal Sucre
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen:
No
Transport from Airport Provided:
Yes - included
Time from Airport to Hospital:
2 hours
Type of Student Housing:
Varies - multiple options for 2 students
Cost of Housing/night:
Inquire with site - depends on type/location
Meal Plan:
Hospital cafeteria
Cost of Meals/day:
$6/day for breakfast, lunch, afternoonmeal
Recommended Months to Visit:
Year-round
Additional Fees:
None
Comments from Site:
Opportunity to teach classes in English.
Notes:
Site needs 6 months to plan for students arrival, please plan accordingly.
Last Updated:
May 8, 2014