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DENTISTRY WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIPS IN INDIA
This is an excellent project in the heart of Madurai
at a state-of-the-art dental practice. This is an excellent opportunity
to gain valuable experience in your field in a different culture where
practices may differ considerably from what you're used to in your home
country. The experience you gain will also be an invaluable entry on
your CV or resume.
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
Minimum stay 2 weeks and up to 1 year, subject to visa
requirements |
| Requirements |
You don't need any
qualifications to do this placement but the dentist/owner of the
practice does require you to have a passion for helping others. |
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Price |
From £845 for 2 weeks, ranging to £1,895 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Transport to and from your
project
►Full pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support
and backup
►24-hr emergency support
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a
visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance),
Return transfer to
airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All our projects are
open to all nationalities.
Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Our dentistry work experience placement is based in the delightful and
bustling city of Madurai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The owner of
the dental practice trained in England and he has achieved many awards for
services to dentistry. They even have their own brand of toothpaste!
The dentist and his staff are dedicated to serving the public and in
particular helping the poor and needy. Not only does he have a state of the
art surgery, he also has a well equipped mobile unit that goes out every day
to promote oral hygiene awareness. The dental practice have a two year
project whereby they are aiming to treat 25,000 students in government
schools in Tamil Nadu to give free treatment and dental advice. As of April
2009 they have so far treated 8,000! What a fantastic achievement.
“The dental practice
includes a small family of the most friendly and giving people I have
ever met. They will do anything for you and treat you as one of the
family. The doctor is so generous in his teaching that I have learnt so
much more than just Dentistry. The doctor doesn’t just treat the teeth,
but the person as a whole, inside and out. The smile on the patients
face at the end of the treatment says it all”. Hannah
Fullerton
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
beautiful India and it's fascinating culture.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORK CONTENT:
The areas that the dental practice specialises in are:
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Endodontics & Conservative Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Perdodontics
- Oral & Maillofacial Surgery
- Prosthodontics
- Implantology
- Cosmetic Dentistry
Within the dental practice you will take care of the patients, work
with the dental hygienist and help with counselling.
You will also have the opportunity to go out with the mobile unit and
assist the team with educating the school children on the importance of
oral hygiene and teaching them preventative measures. You will also get
involved with screening for diseases.
Your working hours are usually subject to a shift rota. When you work at
the clinic you will have one session in the morning and one in the
evenings, Monday to Fridays only. You will have the afternoon off to
rest or explore the city! However you will need to be flexible when you
go out with the mobile unit as your hours will vary day to day.
All of the staff here are very friendly and helpful and they will make
you feel extremely welcome.
Requirements:
You don't need any qualifications to apply for this placement. We do ask
however that you are enthusiastic, self motivated and confident in
working both alone and as part of a team. The Doctor has said that
anyone with a passion for helping others is most welcome.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS
PROJECT:
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1-Week Intensive Tamil Language Course prior to starting your
project. Learning a little Tamil will enhance your time in India
immeasurably, as you’ll find out things about the culture and the
way of life that someone without language skills simply wouldn’t
have access to!
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Tamil Language Lessons with a private tutor taken at the same
time as your main project. Courses range in length to suit your
needs.
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Yoga
and Medication Lessons: You have the choice of combining the two
or focussing on Yoga on its own. These courses vary in length to be
done as an optional extra to your main project. Start the day with
yoga and meditation – it’ll set you up for the day!
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Cookery Courses: Cooking is an institution in India. If you’d
like to learn how to cook some of the mouth-watering dishes this is
the perfect way to do it; you’ll be able to choose from an extensive
choice of recipes, visit the market to purchase the fresh produce
and then learn how to cook the south Indian style food with your own
private chef! Again, this activity runs concurrently with your main
project.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
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ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING IN INDIA: |
Your accommodation could comprise of either staying with a host family or
living in a Travellers flat. In either accommodation you may share a room
with another Travellers volunteer. The accommodation you’ll be allocated to
will depend on which project you’re doing and the number of volunteers there
at the same time as you. However, if you have a preference for either a host
family or staying in a flat, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Host Family
For a complete Indian experience we can arrange for you to stay with one of
wonderful host families. All of our hosts are very welcoming and not only
will be made to feel part of the family you’ll also gain a great insight
into Indian culture and customs. Many of our volunteers remain friends with
their host families long after they leave India and in some cases they
return to the country later especially to visit their family.
You may share a room with one other volunteer; and you may have an en-suite
western style bathroom. Most of the showers in our host accommodation are
cold water only – however your hosts will boil water for you.
All of our host family houses are close together and just a few minutes’
walk away from internet cafes, banks and snack shops and just a short auto
ride into the centre of town. Our staff in Madurai also lives close-by.
All your meals will be provided and prepared for you by the family and it is
mainly local fare allowing you to taste a varied selection of delicious
south Indian dishes and exotic fruits. You'll also have access to the
kitchen if you want to make snacks or drinks.
Volunteer Flat
Our volunteer flat is situated close to all our host families. This option
gives you the chance to live within the local community whilst at the same
time retaining your independence. This newly built flat is very modern,
spacious, light and airy. It has a well kitted out kitchen and large lounge
area with satellite TV, DVD and a good selection of DVDs for your
entertainment. DVD’s however are extremely cheap to buy in the market at Rs
20 each! There is also a small balcony on which to relax with a cool drink
and a book and gets a wonderfully refreshing evening breeze to keep you
cool!
You will be provided with a food budget giving you the option to either cook
for yourself or sample the local restaurants. Eating out is extremely cheap
in Madurai. Opposite the flat is a tasty vegetarian restaurant with
excellent south Indian Thali’s and Dosa’s. There is a supermarket just
outside the flat selling everything from groceries to clothes and a meat
shop below where non vegetarians can stock up on sausages! Many of the
hotels in town have roof top restaurants offering incredible views across
the town with the dramatic Sri Meenakshi Temple silhouetted on the skyline.
Most restaurants are good quality and you can sample north as well as south
Indian dishes along with a small selection of western food. Vegetarian food
is in abundance! Bakeries and snack shops are on every street and be sure to
try the delicious fruit; there is so much choice; mango, pineapple, water
melon, custard apples and jack fruit make a very refreshing option and
coconut water is also delicious!
To read about the extensive
Support & Backup we provide in our countries,
please click here. |
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TRAVEL, VISAS, plus SUPPORT & BACKUP: |
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You will fly into Madurai where you will be met by a representative from our
India office. You'll be taken to your accommodation and introduced to the other
volunteers before starting your placement.
You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856.
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
VISAS:. We'll send you all the necessary forms and information and
make the process very easy for you.
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country!
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