An Exceptionally Organized Healthcare Placement Abroad

Very well organized. Phabian the on-ground coordinator was so helpful and caring. Our Mama Harriet fed us well and ,made our accommodation feel like a home.

Thank you. ♥

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Unforgettable Experience in Mombasa Kenya

The time I had in Mombasa was amazing. Elective Africa is an excellent program to be with. The people who work for EA are very professional and made sure to make my stay as cosy as possible.

The accommodation was much better than I had expected. They made sure to keep our place clean, feed us well and tend to your needs. Carol was especially helpful in everything I needed. She was always available to assist me in anything no matter what time in the day and she always made sure everything was okay. The hospital I was, CPGH was great ...

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A Pleasant Time in Kisumu, Kenya

Elective Africa have been very professionals throughout my experience in kisumu Kenya( jaramogi oginga odinga referral and teaching Hospital). I was assigned for a coach in practice Salome, who made sure that I was safe, comfortable and made sure I had a pleasant time in my Placement. The coaching practice quite often dropped in at my place of placement and also make sure that I got access to the things I need, recommended and also provided me with the Theatre scrub which I was struggling to acquire. I would recommend Elective African to anyone.

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A Truly Unforgettable Experience

I had an outstanding and truly unforgettable experience working at Coast provincial hospital in Mombasa with Elective Africa. Immediately when i arrived at Mombasa Airport after thirty hours of traveling, i was met with cheerful waves and smiles of Benard, Carol and Kellsie, our driver supervisor and the other student in the program respectively. While the transition from living in America to Kenya would have been very difficult, i felt extremely comfortable and grew very close to my friend on the program. Likewise our supervisor Carol is very kind, helpful, supportive and communicative ensuring that we always arrive ...

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A Wholesome Experience

Elective Africa was a great experience that aided in my learning for my future career.The hospital work was exciting offering something new everyday.The doctors and patients were very welcoming and kind. The activities that the company provided were great opportunities to learn about the country of Kenya and the culture. Overall, I would recommend this program to students and friends.

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A Whirlwind of Exciting Opportunities

My 6 weeks in Mombasa were a whirlwind of exciting opportunities. As a pre-med student I got amazing mentorship that I wouldn't have gotten at home. The doctors were always willing to teach me new skills or show of rares of diseases we may not get at home. The coordinator was very friendly  and always there to help organise activities outside of the hospital. To sum up in 3 words :challenging, rewarding and memorable.  

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A Great Enrichment To My Education

I had a really lovlely expereince during my four weeks in Arusha with Elective Africa. Mount Meru Hospital was a great learning experience with a wide range of pathology. The nurses and doctors I encountered were so friendly and welcoming and they went out of their way to ensure I got a lot of hands on experience. There was great support on the ground - our coordinators was always available when issues came up. He also helped us get involved in the local community - I so enjoyed the weekend hikes, coffee tours he suggested. On the whole, this was ...

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A Perfect Ending To Medical School

The 4 weeks I spent working at Mt. Meru Regional Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania were some of the most memorable of my life entire medical school journey. Arusha is a wonderful place to call home for one month and the staff at Mt. Meru was so warm and welcoming towards us as medical students. Given that the hospital is regional referral center, there is a large volume of patients and the variety of unique pathology that provided a wonderful learning opportunity to all kinds of students.

I am so grateful for this wonderful opportunity provided by Elective Africa  and I leave ...

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A Wonderful Time

Had a wonderful time on my elective in Arusha with Elective Africa. From day 1, felt very at home with both my host family and the hospital and was very well looked after throughtout my stay.

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A Successful Placement Abroad

My name is Sukarnan (Suki) a junior doctor from Australia and I have completed a 2 week Dermatology placement at Coast Provincial General Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya. I have always dreamt of completing a medical placement in Africa and Elective Africa were instrumental in making this happen. From start Elective Africa were prompt, organized and communicated well which were all important in facilitating a successful placement in a place like Africa. I was able to appreciate the culture, language and environment. There was plenty of opportunity to explore the city life, beaches, learn Swahili, visit an orphanage/ wildlife parks, ...

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