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Dr. RML Hospital - Brown School Practicum (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: New Delhi, India
  • Program Terms: Spring, Summer
  • Restrictions: WashU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Approved Areas of Study: Public Health, Social Work Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Click here for a definition of this term Non-Language Prerequisite(s): One international course from Brown with a B or better
Click here for a definition of this term Scholarship Opportunities: Khinduka Scholarships Click here for a definition of this term Program Advisor: Tammy Orahood
Click here for a definition of this term Additional Opportunities: Internship, Research, Service-Learning Click here for a definition of this term Programs by School: Brown School
Program Description:

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital

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Address: Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Sector of Work: Mental Health

Region/Country: India

Mission: Provide mental health outpatient services

Description:
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, formerly known as Willingdon Hospital, was established by the British for their staff and had only 54 beds. After independence, its control was shifted to New Delhi Municipal Committee. In 1954, its control  was again transferred to the Central Government of Independent India. The   hospital  has  grown  over  the  years and currently has about 1216 beds, spread over  30 acres  of  land. It caters to the population of New Delhi and Central District, apart from patients from other areas and even from outside Delhi. It has 71 beds in a Nursing Home for the C.G.H.S beneficiaries, including a Maternity Nursing Home.

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PRACTICUM DETAILS

Language Requirement: English & Hindi

Possible Projects: Help psychologists and social workers in their clinical and research tasks

Preferred Knowledge and Background: Clinical and Research skills

Cost: Students are responsible for flights, housing, potential visa fees, and living expenses. Students are required to purchase purchase WUSTL travel insurance for the duration of their practicum for $40/month.

Travel Immunizations or preventative medication is recommended and may be required for your program participation. Students are responsible for covering all associated costs. Please refer to the CDC for more information. 

Brown School Contact: Global Programs Office, Dr. Jean-Francois Trani

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