Externship
Medical Elective Programs Abroad in Latin America
Máximo Nivel
LocationSan José, Manuel Antonio–Quepos, Antigua, Cusco, United StatesDurationVariable (start dates every Monday, year-round; 30-40 hours per week)
About this opportunity
Maximo Nivel's Medical Electives provide university students in medicine, nursing, public health, and related fields with the opportunity to complete meaningful, credit-bearing rotations abroad in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Programs offer hands-on learning in hospitals and clinics, exposure to new healthcare systems, and cultural immersion, with structured clinical placements, faculty collaboration, and comprehensive on-site support. Participants pay nonrefundable program fees to Maximo Nivel; this page does not state the amount. Applications go directly to the program, not through VSLO.
Pediatrics
Who can apply
- Eligible years: M3, M4, Pre-Med
StipendNot listed
DurationVariable (start dates every Monday, year-round; 30-40 hours per week)
FormatIn person
ApplicationOnline application