Medical students
Thinking of becoming an MSF doctor? Ever wonder what it is like to work as a doctor with MSF? Ever wonder how those who have gone before you got the experiences they needed to work in medical humanitarian aid? If so, this page is for you!
Every year MSF receives numerous inquiries from medical students and residents interested in volunteering for our organisation. Many ask what type of experience is necessary to work overseas with MSF and how they can get it. There is no standard answer to these valid questions, however there are a few options you can consider that will give you the skills you need.
Since you are on this page, you are probably already motivated to help populations in danger by working overseas with MSF. The best ways to prepare for overseas medical humanitarian aid is through exposure to other cultures via overseas electives, work or travel, tropical medicine or Northern clinical experience. Awareness of international humanitarian issues and public health emergencies is also an asset. We have provided information and resources here to help you find your way to overseas medical and humanitarian work.
Want to find overseas volunteer or employment opportunities? Need to find overseas electives? Need a BIG list of interesting books related to humanitarian aid and public health? Check out our links above ^
RSS – MSF feed containing news releases, website updates, vacancies, and events [What is RSS?]
MSF PODCASTS – Podcasts from MSF missions around the world
FIELD BLOGS – Personal stories of our volunteers working in the field
BULLETIN BOARD – Discussion fora, job postings, and events
MSF ASSOCIATION – Intranet for MSF Association members
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