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Sri Lanka
Wattala

Wattala

We are excited to offer placements in Wattala, a bustling city conveniently located near Sri Lanka’s main international airport. Known for its vibrant community and dynamic healthcare facilities, Wattala is an ideal destination for students seeking a meaningful and engaging medical elective experience.

The hospitals in Wattala are busy, catering to a diverse range of patients and medical cases. This provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a challenging and rewarding environment, gaining hands-on experience in various medical disciplines. You’ll work alongside skilled healthcare professionals, learning valuable skills and contributing to patient care in a meaningful way.

With its proximity to the airport, Wattala ensures easy accessibility while also allowing students to explore the nearby attractions and cultural experiences that Sri Lanka has to offer. Choose Wattala for your medical elective and make the most of your time with an enriching placement and memorable adventures.

Elective

Medical Elective

Experience hands-on medical training in Sri Lanka through our carefully organized medical elective programs. Engage in dynamic placements at busy hospitals, work alongside experienced professionals, and gain valuable insights into diverse healthcare practices. Enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care, all in the vibrant and culturally rich setting of Sri Lanka.

Dental Electives

The Dental Elective Program provides interns with an observational placement at the dental unit of a public base hospital. Interns will shadow and mirror local dental staff, gaining exposure to routine dental practices and patient care procedures in a real-world setting.

In addition to hospital placement, interns will participate in dental outreach programs at public schools, focusing on basic oral health education for young children.

Nursing Elective

Our nursing elective program provides an exceptional opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and broaden your understanding of global healthcare practices. Placements are designed to immerse you in Sri Lanka’s dynamic healthcare system, where you’ll work in hospitals and community settings alongside dedicated nursing professionals.

From patient care and wound management to specialized units like pediatrics or geriatrics, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a range of nursing practices. This elective not only enriches your professional journey but also allows you to experience Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and beautiful surroundings.

Make your nursing elective a meaningful adventure that blends learning, impact, and cultural exploration.

Midwifery Elective

Our midwifery placements offer a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in maternity wards and community healthcare settings. Gain hands-on experience in prenatal, labor, and postnatal care while learning about the challenges and practices of midwifery in Sri Lanka.

These placements are ideal for students looking to enhance their clinical exposure while experiencing a diverse and culturally rich environment.

Embark on a rewarding journey that combines professional growth with the opportunity to make a positive impact on families and communities.

Physiotherapy Elective

Our physiotherapy elective offers a valuable opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in a diverse healthcare setting. Work closely with experienced physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community clinics in Sri Lanka.

You’ll gain hands-on experience treating patients with a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Learn about innovative techniques and culturally adapted approaches to patient care while contributing to their recovery journey.

Beyond the clinical experience, you’ll immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s rich culture, enjoy its stunning landscapes, and connect with its welcoming people. This elective combines professional growth with unforgettable cultural exploration.

What’s in this elective

Cooking Class in Wattala/Colombo

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Sri Lanka through our unique cooking classes, offered as part of our healthcare electives in Wattala. Stepping away from traditional classroom settings, these interactive sessions are warmly hosted at a local family’s residence, providing an authentic glimpse into daily Sri Lankan life. Under the guidance of your gracious hosts, learn the art of preparing traditional Sri Lankan dishes, discovering the intricate balance of spices and the cultural significance of food in Sri Lankan heritage. This hands-on culinary experience not only enhances your culinary skills but also fosters meaningful connections with the local community, complementing your healthcare elective program with a rich cultural dimension.

Sinhali Language Class in Wattala

Enhance your healthcare elective experience in Sri Lanka with our interactive Sinhali language classes, specially designed for participants in our Wattala-based programs. Held in conjunction with your healthcare placements, these engaging sessions aim to equip you with essential Sinhali phrases and vocabulary, facilitating deeper connections with local patients, colleagues, and the community. By bridging the language gap, you’ll be able to navigate everyday interactions with greater ease, gain a more nuanced understanding of local healthcare contexts, and ultimately deliver more empathetic and effective care – culminating in an outstanding overall healthcare experience in Sri Lanka.

Kandyan Dancing Class in Wattala

Step into the rhythmic heart of Sri Lankan culture with our vibrant Kandyan Dancing classes, uniquely integrated into our healthcare electives in Wattala, Sri Lanka. While focusing on your medical pursuits, take a dynamic break to learn the intricate footwork, majestic movements, and symbolic gestures of this ancient dance form. Our Kandyan Dancing classes are designed to not only introduce you to Sri Lanka’s rich heritage but also to foster cultural immersion, reduce stress, and boost well-being – all contributing to a more holistic and outstanding overall healthcare experience. By embracing the beauty of Kandyan dance, you’ll return to your clinical pursuits with renewed energy, a deeper appreciation for local traditions, and unforgettable memories of your time in Sri Lanka.

Tours in Wattala/Colombo

Beyond the hospital corridors, experience the breathtaking beauty and rich cultural tapestry of Sri Lanka through our specially curated tours, seamlessly integrated into our healthcare elective programs. From the sun-kissed beaches of the Western Coast to the ancient ruins of the Cultural Triangle, and from the lush hill country to the vibrant streets of Colombo, our guided excursions will take you on an unforgettable journey.

• Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church

• Tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.

• Weekend tour to Kandy, including visits to the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and an evening city tour of Kandy.
• Weekend tour to Ella by train.
• Weekend tour to Mirissa by train.
• One-day weekend tour to Negombo, featuring a guided tuk-tuk ride.
• One-day tour to Sigiriya, including the iconic Lion Rock (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) / Pindurangala mountain and the Cave Buddhist Temple.

Accommodation in Sri Lanka

Feel at home in Sri Lanka with our carefully selected accommodation, specifically chosen to ensure a comfortable and immersive experience for our healthcare elective participants in Wattala. You’ll reside in a lovely, fully-equipped house owned by a warm and welcoming local family, who live in a separate, adjacent residence within the same secure block, providing the perfect blend of privacy and cultural connection. This conveniently located home-away-from-home features all modern utilities, including Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, fully-fitted kitchen. Enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings while being just a stone’s throw from Wattala’s vibrant town center, with easy access to your clinical placement sites, local amenities, and our engaging cultural activities, such as cooking classes and language sessions. Relax, unwind, and make lifelong memories in your Sri Lankan home, where the boundaries between hospitality and homeliness are warmly blurred.

2 weeks

$1900

• Stay in our Volunteer Homestay
• Hospital rotations included
• Choose your preferred specialty
• Airport pick-up service
• 24/7 on-ground assistance
• Fully structured and supervised placement managed by our local team
• Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
• Customized elective planning tailored to your needs
• Welcome orientation kit
• Half-day Colombo city tour
• Cooking session with a local host family
• Half-day cultural tour to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church
• Weekend tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.
• 4-hour local language lessons designed for foreigners in Sri Lanka

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3 weeks

$2100

• Stay in our Volunteer Homestay
• Hospital rotations included
• Choose your preferred specialty
• Airport pick-up service
• 24/7 on-ground assistance
• Fully structured and supervised placement managed by our local team
• Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
• Customized elective planning tailored to your needs
• Welcome orientation kit
• Half-day Colombo city tour
• Cooking session with a local host family
• Half-day cultural tour to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church
• Weekend tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.
• Weekend tour to Kandy, including visits to the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and an evening city tour of Kandy. Accommodation will be in a hostel, with travel by private car and an English-speaking guide.
• Weekly Yoga session
• Evening cinema experience in Colombo, with transport and tickets included.
• 6-hour local language lessons designed for foreigners in Sri Lanka

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4 weeks

$2300

• Stay in our Volunteer Homestay
• Hospital rotations included
• One day visit to an Indigenous Medical hospital
• Choose your preferred specialty
• Airport pick-up service
• 24/7 on-ground assistance
• Fully structured and supervised placement managed by our local team
• Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
• Customized elective planning tailored to your needs
• Welcome orientation kit
• Half-day Colombo city tour
• Weekly Cooking session with a local host family
• Half-day cultural tour to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church
• Weekend tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.
• Weekend tour to Kandy, including visits to the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and an evening city tour of Kandy. Accommodation will be in a hostel, with travel by private car and an English-speaking guide.
• Weekend tour to Ella by train, with the local team organizing accommodation, round-trip train tickets, and a detailed travel itinerary. Accommodation will be arranged in a hostel or bungalow, based on availability.
• Weekly Yoga session
• Evening cinema experience in Colombo, with transport and tickets included.
• 6-hour local language lessons designed for foreigners in Sri Lanka

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5 weeks

$2500

• Stay in our Volunteer Homestay
• Hospital rotations included
• One day visit to an Indigenous Medical hospital
• Choose your preferred specialty
• Airport pick-up service
• 24/7 on-ground assistance
• Fully structured and supervised placement managed by our local team
• Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
• Customized elective planning tailored to your needs
• Welcome orientation kit
• Half-day Colombo city tour
• Weekly Cooking session with a local host family
• Half-day cultural tour to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church
• Weekend tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.
• Weekend tour to Kandy, including visits to the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and an evening city tour of Kandy. Accommodation will be in a hostel, with travel by private car and an English-speaking guide.
• Weekend tour to Ella by train, with the local team organizing accommodation, round-trip train tickets, and a detailed travel itinerary. Accommodation will be arranged in a hostel or bungalow, based on availability.
• Weekend tour to Mirissa by train, with the local team arranging round-trip tickets, accommodation at a hostel, and a detailed travel itinerary.
• Weekly Yoga session
•Evening cinema experience in Colombo, with transport and tickets included.
• 8-hour local language lessons designed for foreigners in Sri Lanka

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6 weeks

$2700

• Stay in our Volunteer Homestay
• Hospital rotations included
• One day visit to an Indigenous Medical hospital
• Choose your preferred specialty
• Airport pick-up service
• 24/7 on-ground assistance
• Fully structured and supervised placement managed by our local team
• Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
• Customized elective planning tailored to your needs
• Welcome orientation kit
• Half-day Colombo city tour
• Weekly Cooking session with a local host family
• Half-day cultural tour to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church
• Weekend tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.
• Weekend tour to Kandy, including visits to the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and an evening city tour of Kandy. Accommodation will be in a hostel, with travel by private car and an English-speaking guide.
• Weekend tour to Ella by train, with the local team organizing accommodation, round-trip train tickets, and a detailed travel itinerary. Accommodation will be arranged in a hostel or bungalow, based on availability.
• Weekend tour to Mirissa by train, with the local team arranging round-trip tickets, accommodation at a hostel, and a detailed travel itinerary.
• One-day weekend tour to Negombo, featuring a guided tuk-tuk ride. The tour includes visits to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Negombo Lagoon, and the Fish Market.
• Weekly Yoga session
• Evening cinema experience in Colombo, with transport and tickets included.
• 8-hour local language lessons designed for foreigners in Sri Lanka

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7 weeks

$2900

• Stay in our Volunteer Homestay
• Hospital rotations included
• One day visit to an Indigenous Medical hospital
• Choose your preferred specialty
• Airport pick-up service
• 24/7 on-ground assistance
• Fully structured and supervised placement managed by our local team
• Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
• Customized elective planning tailored to your needs
• Welcome orientation kit
• Half-day Colombo city tour
• Weekly Cooking session with a local host family
• Half-day cultural tour to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church
• Weekend tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.
• Weekend tour to Kandy, including visits to the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and an evening city tour of Kandy. Accommodation will be in a hostel, with travel by private car and an English-speaking guide.
• Weekend tour to Ella by train, with the local team organizing accommodation, round-trip train tickets, and a detailed travel itinerary. Accommodation will be arranged in a hostel or bungalow, based on availability.
• Weekend tour to Mirissa by train, with the local team arranging round-trip tickets, accommodation at a hostel, and a detailed travel itinerary.
• One-day weekend tour to Negombo, featuring a guided tuk-tuk ride. The tour includes visits to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Negombo Lagoon, and the Fish Market.
• One-day tour to Sigiriya, including the iconic Lion Rock (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) / Pindurangala miuntain and the Cave Buddhist Temple. This group tour includes travel by a private air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Site entry tickets and meals are to be purchased separately by the traveler.
• Weekly Yoga session
• Evening cinema experience in Colombo, with transport and tickets included.
• 10-hour local language lessons designed for foreigners in Sri Lanka

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8 weeks

$3100

• Stay in our Volunteer Homestay
• Hospital rotations included
• One day visit to an Indigenous Medical hospital
• Choose your preferred specialty
• Airport pick-up service
• 24/7 on-ground assistance
• Fully structured and supervised placement managed by our local team
• Comprehensive pre-departure preparation
• Customized elective planning tailored to your needs
• Welcome orientation kit
• Half-day Colombo city tour
• Weekly Cooking session with a local host family
• Half-day cultural tour to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Ragama Tewatte Basilica Church
• Weekend tour to Galle, featuring visits to Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach, a city tour of Galle, and a sea turtle conservation farm. Enjoy accommodation at a villa and travel by train, with all tickets provided and a guide accompanying you throughout your stay in Galle.
• Weekend tour to Kandy, including visits to the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and an evening city tour of Kandy. Accommodation will be in a hostel, with travel by private car and an English-speaking guide.
• Weekend tour to Ella by train, with the local team organizing accommodation, round-trip train tickets, and a detailed travel itinerary. Accommodation will be arranged in a hostel or bungalow, based on availability.
• Weekend tour to Mirissa by train, with the local team arranging round-trip tickets, accommodation at a hostel, and a detailed travel itinerary.
• One-day weekend tour to Negombo, featuring a guided tuk-tuk ride. The tour includes visits to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Negombo Lagoon, and the Fish Market.
• One-day tour to Sigiriya, including the iconic Lion Rock (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) / Pindurangala miuntain and the Cave Buddhist Temple. This group tour includes travel by a private air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Site entry tickets and meals are to be purchased separately by the traveler.
• Weekly Yoga session
• Evening cinema experience in Colombo, with transport and tickets included.
•10-hour local language lessons designed for foreigners in Sri Lanka

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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

• Flight tickets of any kind
• Meals except the ones offered with some of our trips and excursions, you will find details of this in our information kit
• Travel insurance
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations Cost
• Airport Drop off

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