Medicine & Physiotherapy - INDIA
Kit List

What to bring on your Medicine Placement?

The best advice is to bring as little as possible, especially if you plan to go travelling after you finish your placement. Below are a few suggestions from past volunteers:

General

Small rucksack, along with your main rucksack
Light clothes
Waterproof (especially in the rainy season, Sept-Oct)
Swimming gear
Towel (travel towel or hand towel is adequate)
Sunglasses
Sun protection cream
Sandals/Light trainers
Sleeping liner
Basic toiletry kit
Lip balm
Good guide book
Novels to read
A small address book with your friends and family's telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Travellers cheques, credit card (only be used in large Indian cities such as Madurai)
Money belt
Photocopy of all important documents
ISIC card
Torch
Plug adaptor (if you are taking electric equipment)
Universal sink plug
Mosquito net & repellent (lots!)
Medical kit
Baby Wipes
Concentrated hand/face wash
Cell phone (which can accept third party SIM cards). WE will help you to buy a local SIM on arrival at your project and this is the easiest and cheapest way of staying in touch with other volunteers in India.
Water bottle

Specifically For Your Project:

White medical coat
Surgical gloves
Smart/respectable clothes

Female volunteers must also respect the local culture and make sure they cover up when in public. As a basic rule the only part of the body showing should be the forearms and head.