International Clinical Experiences?

[mickales8]

Has anyone done any of their clinical work internationally while in a DPT program? I expect to live out of the country after school and I'd love to get some experience working internationally...

Thanks for your replies!

Mick

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[dizzy88]

I was really interested in going to Australia for my ortho internship. However, when I talked to our coordinator a little more about it, I found out that international internships are mostly hands-off. There is some issue with student malpractice insurance. I've heard it's still a good experience, but I personally decided against it after finding that out.

However, our program does offer international service trips which I am definitely planning to be a part of.

 

[DPTinFL]

Yes, students at my school have done clinical rotations in Japan, Austria, Australia, and the Netherlands. It all depends on your PT school and the connections they have internationally.

 

[Sheldon]

Regis University offered a few opportunities to do clinical rotations outside of the country. Each rotation was 2 weeks to a month, but better than nothing. I went to Nicaragua for a month with three other classmates and two PTs. Awesome experience! You won't see half of things here in the States as you see in a developing country. Definitely an eye-opening, perspective changing, opportunity. Best of luck.