- Indonesia
Medical Internship in Indonesia
Join a professional medical team in one of Bali’s leading private healthcare facilities.
At a glance:
- Bali, Indonesia
- 4 - 12 weeks
- Accommodation & Meals Included
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Overview:
Join a professional medical team in one of Bali’s leading private healthcare facilities, where modern medicine meets compassion. As a medical intern, you’ll shadow doctors and nurses across departments such as primary care, emergency, and medical assistance while learning how international healthcare standards are applied in Indonesia.
This hands-on internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your medical knowledge, strengthen patient-care communication, and gain real insight into clinical practice within a multicultural setting.
Internship Fees from
$1234
- *'From' price based on lowest available rate. Conditions apply.
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Internship Details:
This medical internship in Bali provides a rare opportunity to work alongside qualified healthcare professionals in accredited primary care and emergency facilities. Interns are placed within clinics that deliver patient-centered services rooted in excellence, integrity and continuous professional growth.
As part of the team, you’ll observe and support day-to-day operations, including patient consultations, triage, emergency stabilization and follow-up care. You’ll also gain an understanding of how medical procedures, diagnostics and treatment decisions are made in real time. Services include primary care, emergency response, and medical assistance—offering broad exposure to healthcare delivery across Bali’s island network.
You will shadow multilingual doctors and nurses who serve both local and international patients, improving your medical English and intercultural communication skills. Depending on availability, you may also contribute to preventive health education, community outreach or optional seminars.
Placements are available in Ubud, Pecatu, Canggu, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Gili Trawangan and assignments are made according to program needs and participant numbers.
Participant Requirements:
- CV and passport copy
- CRB (background) check
- Reference letter from your university or supervisor
- Motivation letter outlining learning goals and expectations
- Copies of relevant certificates and academic transcripts
Duration: 4–12 weeks
Start Dates: Weekly, year-round (2025 & 2026)
Working Days: Monday–Friday
Working Hours: 5–6 hours per day
Facility: Accredited private healthcare provider
Locations: Multiple sites across Bali — Ubud, Pecatu, Canggu, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan & Gili Trawangan
Supervision: Licensed medical professionals and local coordinators
Language: English (advanced level required)
Qualifications: Studies in medicine, nursing or allied health required
Minimum Age: 18+
Inclusions: Accommodation, orientation, supervision, 24/7 local support, and certificate of completion
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Programme Highlights:
- Shadow doctors and nurses during patient consultations and procedures
- Observe triage, wound care, and emergency stabilization
- Learn how clinical cases are managed and documented
- Gain insight into air, land, and sea medical evacuation systems
- Develop empathy, adaptability, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
- Receive a certificate of completion recognizing your training
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What’s Included:
- Medical internship placement
- Accommodation from Sunday until Saturday noon of the final week
- Airport pickup during regular hours
- Daily morning transport to the placement site (Monday–Friday)
- Daily breakfast
- Supervised mentorship from qualified healthcare staff
- 24/7 local support
- Uniform (white scrubs) provided
- Certificate or reference letter upon completion
Not included: Flights, visa, insurance, lunch and dinners, personal expenses, optional tours.
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A Day in the Life:
Morning: Breakfast, then depart for the hospital
Daytime: Patient consultations, triage observation or rounds. May include data entry, preventive health education or emergency case observation.
Afternoon: Often focus on department rotations, debriefs or mentoring sessions with supervisors.
Evening: Free time to explore and experience life in Bali
Schedules vary depending on hospital needs and department assignments.
Why this internship?
Interns observe patient care in wards, clinics, and operating theaters, with opportunities to shadow doctors and specialists in action. Through hands-on involvement and multicultural exposure, the depth of learning makes this a transformational learning experience.
Hosted at one of Bali’s leading private healthcare facilities, this medical internship offers professional development in:
- Diagnostic Observation: Strengthen your ability to interpret and understand clinical cases
- Communication: Build confidence in patient-care communication and teamwork
- Cultural Fluency: Adapt medical practices to diverse cultural and linguistic contexts
- Critical Thinking: Develop problem-solving and decision-making under supervision
- Digital Literacy: Learn to manage clinical documentation and healthcare systems
- Resilience & Ethics: Grow professionally in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Living in Bali
Bali offers the perfect setting to combine professional growth with cultural immersion. Between shifts, explore rice terraces, coral reefs, yoga retreats or sacred temples that define the island’s unique rhythm.
Life here blends spirituality, creativity and connection, an environment that inspires both personal and professional development. Bali is more than work experience, it’s a journey into one of the world’s most captivating cultures.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior medical experience?
This internship is designed for pre-medical and medical students seeking supervised exposure to professional healthcare settings. Studies in medicine, nursing or allied health are required.
Will I work directly with patients?
You’ll primarily observe and assist under supervision. Tasks vary depending on your qualifications and comfort level, always ensuring patient safety.
Is this internship accredited or recognized?
Yes. All placements are within officially registered and accredited primary healthcare facilities in Indonesia.
What kind of support will I receive?
Interns receive structured supervision, weekly evaluations, and 24/7 in-country support from local coordinators.
Ready to apply?
Advance your healthcare career with a medical internship in Bali, Indonesia. Gain practical experience, develop key 21st-century skills, and immerse yourself in the culture of one of Asia’s most inspiring destinations.