We are conducting a large-scale field research project to understand how patients currently seek second medical opinions, their healthcare preferences, and how local healthcare providers such as pharmacies, clinics, pathology labs, and Aarogya Kendras can participate in improving access to specialist consultations.

Internship Objective

As a Healthcare Field Research Intern, you will interact directly with patients, families, pharmacies, clinics, pathology laboratories, Aarogya Kendras, and other healthcare providers to gather valuable insights that will help shape the future of digital healthcare services in India.

This is a field-based research internship involving community engagement, healthcare surveys, and ecosystem mapping.

Key ResponsibilitiesPatient Research

Conduct face-to-face interviews with local residents to understand:

Whether they are aware of medical second opinions.
What motivates them to seek a second opinion.
Which medical conditions they would prefer specialist consultation for.
Current sources of medical advice (family doctor, specialist, local physician, etc.).
Approximate amount they are willing to spend for specialist consultation.
Willingness to use a simple mobile app for consulting experienced specialists.
Challenges faced while accessing specialist doctors.
Preferred language for consultation.
Comfort with online/video consultations.

Target:
Minimum 25 completed patient interviews.

Healthcare Partner Research

Meet and interact with:

Pharmacy Shops
Medical Stores
Local Clinics
Aarogya Kendras
Pathology Laboratories
Diagnostic Centres

Understand:

Their interest in facilitating doctor second opinions.
Expected commission or referral incentive.
Operational support required.
Patient referral process.
Technology requirements.
Preferred payment model.
Challenges in implementation.

Target:
Minimum 15 healthcare establishments.

Documentation

Maintain accurate records of:

Survey responses.
Business details.
Contact information.
Geo-location (where permitted).
Photographs of visits.
Daily activity reports.

Deliverables

Each intern must submit:

Minimum 25 Patient Survey Forms
Minimum 15 Healthcare Provider Survey Forms
Photographic evidence of visits
Daily activity tracker
Final summary report highlighting observations and recommendations

Eligibility

Students pursuing or recently completing:

MBA
BBA
B.Com
Public Health
Hospital Administration
Pharmacy
Nursing
Biotechnology
Life Sciences
Social Sciences
Marketing
Any Graduate with strong communication skills

Preferred Skills

Good communication skills in local language and Hindi (English is an added advantage).
Comfortable interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
Basic knowledge of healthcare is preferred but not mandatory.
Smartphone for documentation and data collection.
Willingness to travel locally.

What You Will Gain

Certificate of Internship
Hands-on experience in healthcare market research
Exposure to India's healthcare ecosystem
Opportunity to work on a MedTech startup project
Letter of Recommendation for outstanding performers
Networking opportunities with healthcare professionals
Potential opportunity for future employment based on performance

Performance Evaluation

Interns will be evaluated based on:

Number of quality surveys completed
Accuracy and completeness of data
Professional conduct
Quality of observations
Timely submission of reports
Overall contribution to the project

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

Updated Resume
Preferred City
Languages Known
Availability for the 2-week internship
Contact Number and Email

Shortlisted candidates will receive a brief orientation before commencement of the field research.

Pay: ₹4,000.00 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

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