General Impression
Overall Rating: / 10
We had a really nice stay in the volunteer house. The staff in the National Pediatric Hospital Phnom Penh was very kind, they let us do a lot, and we've learned so much about the health care in Cambodia. It was a wonderful experience.Country
Since Cambodia is a developing country, I expected to experience a lot of things out of my comfort zone. The first days were a little tough, because the country is even more poor than I thought, but after a few days, we were settled down. We had a great time in Cambodia. In the weekends we travelled around to discover Cambodia's beautiful culture and nature.
Project & Staff
Mey was really nice and she gave us a an interesting orientation day. The city tour was also very interesting, and a nice opportunity to meet some other people of the house.
The staff in the hospital was really nice, we we welcomed kindly, they showed us around, they let us participate in whatever we wanted. I learned so much and I'm really grateful I have the experience. It certainly will influence my way of thinking as a doctor in the future.
The staff in the hospital was really nice, we we welcomed kindly, they showed us around, they let us participate in whatever we wanted. I learned so much and I'm really grateful I have the experience. It certainly will influence my way of thinking as a doctor in the future.
Tips
National Pediatric Hospital Phnom Penh is a really good place to volunteer, I would recommend every medical student to go there. You are able to chose at which department you would like to work, and you can switch every week from department. So, you have a general impression at the end. They also let you participate to conferences, and I had also the chance to visit an local NGO with one of the doctors.