Medical Internship in Cambodia for Teenagers

This Medical Internship in Cambodia is a supervised, observational placement for teenagers run by Projects Abroad. A High School Special aimed at 14 64 year-olds, the programme runs on fixed dates during school holidays with options of two, three or four weeks.

Participants rotate through departments at a major hospital in Phnom Penh, attend medical lectures and workshops, and take part in supervised medical outreach activities in underserved communities. During the placement you will shadow doctors on rounds, attend lectures with local medical students, and join workshops to learn basic clinical skills such as taking blood pressure, suturing practice and measuring vital signs.

The project records Clinical Shadowing Hours (30) and Volunteer Service Hours (15). Outreach duties are observational and supervised and can include checking temperatures, assisting with weight checks, taking blood pressure readings and helping distribute medicine.

Daily reflection sessions and support from a dedicated Projects Abroad medical supervisor (Dr. Hour Samrithsela) help consolidate learning. Logistics are organised by Projects Abroad: accommodation with same-age roommates where possible, three meals daily, airport pick-up and drop-off, transport to placements, visa support and 24-hour in-country staff backup are included.

Flights, travel and medical insurance, and visa costs (where applicable) are not included. The placement concludes with a certificate of project completion and access to alumni services.