MEDICAL PROJECT

The YESD healthcare project, “YESynDrome”, aims to partner with international medical organizations to provide general check-up services for ethnic minority groups in the mountainous region of Ha Giang.

Volunteers joining the Medical Project in Ha Giang work in community health clinics and mobile outreach units throughout the province. These facilities provide essential healthcare services to underserved populations, including those who cannot afford private medical care.

The program focuses on delivering basic medical care, health education, and preventive services. Activities include treating minor ailments, conducting health screenings, and providing information on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention. Volunteers also engage in awareness programs addressing issues like maternal and child health.

Counseling services and mental health support are integral to the clinics, with a team that includes local doctors, nurses, and social workers. This program offers an excellent opportunity for medical students and practitioners seeking international experience in a resource-limited setting.

Volunteers may also participate in various awareness initiatives and counseling sessions, gaining valuable exposure to different aspects of healthcare. The environment can be challenging, as clinics may be understaffed and busy, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Volunteers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the local context and proactively assist where needed, making a meaningful impact on community health.

Trip Highlight

• You have the opportunity to work in a local clinic/hospital in Ha Giang, Vietnam.
• Work under professionals and contribute to the healthcare of the underserved in the Vietnamese community.
• Ideal for medical and nursing students in their final/third year of study.
• Be actively involved in the daily procedures of the hospital, taking rounds of the wards, maintaining files, and doing routine patient checkups like measuring Blood pressure, checking fever, etc.
• Explore Vietnam and visit Ha Giang’s famous attractions on the weekend.

Program Requirement

• Good at English. Have a basic understanding of Blood pressure, Blood sugar, First Aid, and Medical Care
• Be able to use a Sphygmomanometer and Blood Glucose Meter.
• Prepare your medical uniform, Sphygmomanometer, and Blood Glucose Meter.
• Other things depend on the group activities (will be discussed)
• Customize it to your preference.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

1. Patient Intake

• Takes vital signs
• Sets up and takes down the area each day
• Greets patients and gets them signed in
• Collects patient health history and chief complaint

2. Medical Care Provider

• Sets up and takes down the treatment area each day
• Conducts physical exam based on the patient’s chief complaint and medical record and makes a diagnosis
• Suggests treatment
• Review health education and preventative measures with the patient
• Writes script if applicable

3. Well Care Provider

• Sets up and takes down the treatment area each day
• Review any health concerns with the patient
• Conducts physical exam
• Directs the patient back to the triage staff if something is noted that needs a medical care provider’s attention
• Provides one-on-one health education (asks questions, offers tips based on the answers)
• Writes nonprescription-based scripts ( vitamins, antacids, analgesics, etc.)

4. Pharmacy Staff

• Sets up and takes down the pharmacy daily
• Processes scripts
• Explains to patients how to use and store the medication

5. Communication and Education Staff

• Sets up the community education area
• Skills of crowd control
• Creates class schedule
• Organizes attendees
• Introduces the topic and the instructor
• Organizes teaching aids and giveaways for each class

YESD Vietnam x Discover Internship: How to Help Us?

1. Donate to the Discover Interships Fund: Every contribution helps us buy important medicines. You can find out more here!
2. Spread the Word: Share this project with your friends and family to help raise awareness!