Hospital Description
Country:
India
Setting:
Urban - State Capitol
Number of Patient Beds:
33
Bed Occupancy Rate:
10%
Outpatients Seen Per/Day:
30
Departments/Specialties:
Clinic Laboratory
Labor/Delivery
Dentistry
Surgery
Physical Therapy
Records Administration
Outpatient Clinic
Mobile Clinic
Typical Cases:
Eye, Nephro, and Gastrointestinal cases
Arthritis
Spondylitis
Fibroid uterus
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease
Vaginal prolapse
Conjunctivitis
Cataract
Glaucoma
Dental caries
Missing teeth
Types of Health Care Students Accepted:
Medical
Nursing/NP
Dental
Languages Spoken:
English
Hindi
Pahari
Punjabi
Language Requirements/Fluency:
Knowledge of Hindi recommended to converse with patients, but not required
Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Church services, orphanage, community health programs, multi-specialty surgical camps
Trip Logistics
Recommended Airport:
ShaheedBhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen:
Required. Kindly consult the Indian Consulate for cost
Transport from Airport Provided:
No
Transportation Costs:
$50 (USD)
Time from Airport to Hospital:
3 Hrs
Type of Student Housing:
Guest room
Cost of Housing/night:
Provided by hospital
Meal Plan:
Cafeteria; cook for self
Cost of Meals/day:
$10
Recommended Months to Visit:
March-October
Last Updated:
June 18, 2013