Broadening My Perspective on Healthcare Abroad

I had a fantastic time abroad with Elective Africa. They were present every step of the way, from pre-departure planning to the entire stay. They coordinated our clinical experience, accommodations, transportation, and additional excursions in the area. My classmates and I enjoyed exploring the area and learning more about African culture and lifestyle with a visit to an orphanage, primary school, and a city tour. This was a unique experience that broadened my perspective on healthcare and patient care.

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Confidence, Compassion and Culture

Elective Africa offered me an immersive experience at Coast General Hospital and the opportunity to integrate myself into Kenyan culture. The Swahili classes were helpful in connecting with the local community and communicating with locals.

Overall, I was able to gain confidence, compassion, and skills that I will carry with me throughout my PA career.

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Building Clinical Skills Across Continents

Elective Africa's PA internship experience allowed me to fully immerse myself in the healthcare system of  different country and pick up skills to practice in my future clinical role. It reminded me that the principles of medicine have no barriers across countries but to provide people excellent care. 

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Witnessing Resilience in Resource-Limited Healthcare

I have learned a lot on this trip and seen cases in the hospital I will probably never see again. Overall, the program opened my eyes to how hospitals run here when lacking the proper resources and how doctors make do with what they have.

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A Truly Unforgettable Experience in Kenya

I loved it! My time in Kenya will always hold a special place in my heart. I learned so much from CGTRH’s staff and enjoyed my accomodations and interactions with our house staff and program director. We were located extremely close to beautiful beaches and resorts. I was learning and having so much fun that sometimes I forgot I wasn’t on vacation. I would definitely recommend this program and am so grateful to everyone who made it a success!

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Learn and Shadow

Elective Africa is an incredible program that goes out of their way to meet student needs. I am so grateful for all the housing and dining accommodations. I have no complaints. The hospital rotations were very flexible and I got to shadow what I was interested in. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see certain cases in emergency, dermatology, and surgery.

The people at the hospital were usually very welcoming and happy to teach. I never felt uncomfortable asking questions. Dr. Masese was an amazing resource at the hospital giving us introductions to the proper mentors.

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An Unforgettable Blend of Medicine and Culture

This experience was a great experience where I was able to learn about global health and how medical systems work in different countries. From learning about surgeries to getting accustomed to triage in the hospital. I was able to gain such great exposure in the field. All the staff and hospital personnel were great and helpful, truly helping me get accustomed to the healthcare sytem in Mombasa, Kenya.

Secondly, the city and local experiences were also fantastic. From the city tour and learning about local life, to seeing and feeding animals at Haller Park, it has been such a fantastic experience. ...

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Learning In A Resource Limited Setting

I had an amazing experience at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital. Everyone was very kind and eager to teach. I was able to learn a lot about practicing medicine in a resource limited setting. I can’t wait to share my experience with my colleagues in the United States.

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Fist Hand Medical Experiences

“I had a great time during the program and meeting new people. It allowed me to see first-hand medical procedures and the hospital's processes.I was able to go on many trips and see so many sights as well”

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Building My Future

“I thought the internship itself was very helpful in helping me gauge what specialty I want to go into in the future. I think Elective Elective and Coast General hospital have set up a good partnership that has helped me career-wise and hopefully many more students in the future.”

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