Hospital Description
Country:
India
Setting:
Semi-rural; Kerala, India
Number of Patient Beds:
100+
Bed Occupancy Rate:
50-60
Outpatients Seen Per/Day:
Approximately 150
Departments/Specialties:
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Orthopedics
General Surgery
OB/GYN
Typical Cases:
Internal medicine: Diabetes, COPD, MI, CHF, Hypertension, Febrile Illnesses, atypical cases such as Leptospirosis, Dengue, TB
Pediatrics: Neonatal care, asthma, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, fever, atypical cases (see above)
Orthopedics: Trauma (fractures), ORIF, suturing
General Surgery: Minor Surgeries
OB/Gyn: C-sections, Hysterectomies, Laparatomies, Cystectomies
Types of Health Care Students Accepted:
Predominantly Medical Students
Nursing
PT/OT
Public Health
Pharmacy
Nutrition are welcome with opportunities to contribute a substantial amount to their respective departments but would need to be self-motivated in looking for areas to improve.
Languages Spoken:
English
Malayalam
Language Requirements/Fluency:
English
Max Number of Students:
2-3 depending on gender of students
Trip Logistics
Recommended Airport:
Kochi, Kerala, India
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen:
Yes
Transport from Airport Provided:
Yes
Transportation Costs:
Check with site
Time from Airport to Hospital:
3 hours
Type of Student Housing:
Guest house
Cost of Housing/night:
No charge
Meal Plan:
Cafeteria, hired cook, cook for self, etc.
Cost of Meals/day:
$5/day
Recommended Months to Visit:
Year-round
Last Updated:
September 10, 2015