Does MSF have internships?

Due to lack of availability and means to adequately support them, MSF does not send interns or volunteers to projects in the field. All our staff members working in the field have employment contracts. If you want to work on the field with MSF, you will find more informations on this website.

Does MSF pay interns?

Internships are paid according to the types of work placements defined above. Unpaid internships are may also be offered, for a period of up to three months, if requested by the applicant in the covering letter.

How many employees work for Medecins Sans Frontieres?

On any one day, more than 30,000 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff from all over the world can be found providing assistance to people in crisis.

What does internship mean in college?

An internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. An internship gives a student the opportunity for career exploration and development, and to learn new skills.

What do Doctors Without Borders student chapters do?

Our Student Chapter will host events and fundraisers throughout each quarter to raise awareness and support Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) is an international nonprofit organization that provides emergency medical assistance around the globe where it’s needed most.

How do I get a college internship?

In order to find an internship while you’re still in school, you should follow these simple steps:

1. Evaluate your career goals.
2. Create space in your class schedule.
3. Prepare your application materials.
4. Explore internship opportunities.
5. Get help from career services.
6. Attend career fairs.
7. Practice interviewing.

Is Doctors Without Borders helping in Haiti?

More than 1,260 Haitian and 100 international MSF staff are now working in Haiti to carry out mobile clinics, surgical interventions, basic medical care, and water and sanitation activities. To help aid the response, MSF sent approximately 100 tons of medical and relief supplies to Haiti via two planes last weekend.