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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A Fulfilling Pre-Medical Shadowing Internship in Kenya

“Elective Africa allowed me to participate In my first extended pre-Medical Shadowing Internship. Coast Provincial General Hospital is an Incredible establishment with Some of the Kindest and most helpful medical professionals I've encountered outside of my time at the hospital .I explored Mombasa and its local culture through experiences Organized by Elective Africa.I am forever grateful and I will cherish my Eight-week program”

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A Transformative Experience in Kenya

“This was my first time coming to Africa. This program has been a great balance between shadowing at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital and a better understanding the Kenyan healthcare system. The staff at Elective Africa have always made me feel welcome and safe. They are very open to working with your wants and needs, and they truly want each participant to have a phenomenal experience. We were able to work with them to not only tour and explore Mombasa, but also to travel to Malindi, Hell's Kitchen, and even Diani. They ...

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Inspiring Young Minds

“I really enjoyed my time in Kenya with Elective Africa The Staff is incredibly kind and hard-working. Every morning they prepared food before we woke up and at night they played late to ensure were taken care of. I also loved Meeting and teaching the children at school. The teachers Were very kind and helpful and they gave me room to teach classes that I wanted. The Children are the best part of working at the School. They are Creative, Smart curious, and kind. It is a joy to teach them. I also ...

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A Great Addition To My Training!

My Placement at the Coast Genral Hospital was a great experience in my medical training. Global health is a topic that I am very interested in and being in a hospital abroad provided great first hand experience. The doctors were helpful and wanted to teach. I wass a great addition to my training - Kaela Jrall

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I Will Never Forget All of the Fascinating Medical Cases

The experience was so amazing. I will never forget all of the fascinating medical cases I saw ranging from dermatitis to a total thyroidectomy. I learned so much in the hospital that I will take throughout my education and career. Outside the hospital was just as amazing. We went to beautiful restaurants, saw many animals at Haller Park and went to the beach.

My favorite part of this trip was going to the local primary school and teaching the children about infectious diseases and how to stay healthy. It makes me happy to know I taught something to the kids ...

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I Learned So Much About How Medicine is Practiced

I greatly enjoyed my experience with Elective Africa. The staff at the home were very kind and helpful. The staff at the hospital were very welcoming and knowledgeable. I learned so much about how medicine is practiced here and how it differs from the US. I was also able to meet and connect with other medical/premedical students from around the world. The four weeks I spent here will help me become a better provider in the US and have changed my outlook on medicine.

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A Once in a Lifetime Experience!

My experience with Elective Africa in Mombasa has provided me with a precious and rewarding opportunity to only understand healthcare in a less-developed setting but also appreciate the wealth of cultures and humanities in Kenya. 

The clerical attachments with the departments of surgery and emergency medicine have allowed me to learn new medical knowledge and acquire new skills. Provided that one I proactive, there is a plethora of opportunities to learn new things, such as IV cannula insertion, setting up IV fluids, suturing, and much more. The doctors and nurses have been incredibly encouraging and supportive and I felt as if ...

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