Healthcare Internships Abroad

An Incredible Learning Experience

My four weeks at Mt.Meru Regional Hospital OBS&GYN Department have been an incredible learning experience.The doctors and staff have been welcoming and willing to teach.The department is extremely busy and there lots of opportunities for hands on including deliveries. Where Elective Africa really shines is with their program Coordinators. Our Coordinator in Arusha has been outstanding. He has gone above and beyond to make our experience here unforgettable. I would recommend EA to any Senior Medical Student looking to do an elective abroad.

A Once in a Lifetime Journey

After spending 3.5 weeks with Elective Africa’s program, I am certain that medicine is the path for my future. Volunteering in the Health Centre as a pre-medical student allowed me many clinical opportunities that I would not be able to have in the States. The comparisons that I was able to make between medicine and healthcare versus the United States will serve me well in my future studies, practice, and medical experiences. Thank you so much, Elective Africa, for this once-in-a-lifetime journey! Asante sana!

A Life-changing and Enriching Experience

My experience in Mombasa, Kenya has been life changing and enriching. The people are the friendliest and I've made life long friends. Elective Africa is a true professional organisation with well established and respected contacts at Coast Provincial General Hospital. They take care of us so we can focus on the medical,cultural and social experience while living, playing and working in Kenya. I wish I could have stayed longer but I will bring back with me invaluable life lessons, skills and memories !

I Found Myself Not Wanting to Leave

My experience here in Mombasa at Coast Provincial General Hospital is something that I will always cherish. I got to experience medicine in a different light which has allowed me to grow in the right direction over these last few weeks. 

Throughout my time at the hospital, I got to observe different procedures in different departments in addition to simple observation, I also got the chance to gain some hands-on experience under supervision from different doctors and nurses who were all very friendly and eager to teach. I never felt y time at the hospital was wasted but instead found myself not wanting to leave because of the many interesting cases and warm learning environment. 

Apart from the time spent at the hospital, I also got the opportunity to explore the city of Mombasa, various beaches, and parks including a safari trip to the Tsavo National Park. Overall, the program was well organized and this was certainly a life-changing experience. Thank you to everyone from Elective Africa that made this experience enjoyable. Asante Sana!