I Enjoyed my time with Elective Africa

Overall I enjoyed my time with Elective Africa. I got a lot of hands-on experience I was looking for in OB/GYN. One of the best parts about EA is the cultural enrichment provided such as Swahili Lessons and trips to local markets and waterfalls. The safari was fantastic as well. I would recommend EA to others looking to experience a new country and culture while enriching their medical skills and knowledge.

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This was a Great Experience

This was a great experience. I was not sure what to expect but this program exceeded my expectations. At the hospital, everyone was helpful and even though there was a language barrier at times, I still feel like I received a lot of helpful information about different diseases and conditions. I met people from many areas of the world. Our coordinators tried the best to make us as comfortable as possible. They were there for us when we needed them. I have many memories, pictures and stories to take home with me.

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I Definitely Recommend this Program

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Levolosi Health Centre in Arusha, Tanzania. I got to help with various activities at the hospital and learn from the medical proffesionals through guided activities during my 2 weeks stay. I also saw plenty of diseases I had never seen before. All the doctors and nurses were friendly and kindly answered all the questions I had. I definitely recommend this program.

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Best Program I've ever joined

This program provided by Elective Africa is the best program I've ever joined. The people are the important factor making it such a fantastic experience. They take care of our needs as much as possible even if it is outside of their duty. They treat us sincerely, help us kindly and tried very hard to make our experience as perfect as possible. We could see their efforts. If you are looking for an organization you can trust, an organization which can take care of all your needs so that you have a fabulous experience, this is it. Apart from the organization, ...

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My Medical Elective Experience in Kenya

Spending time working in the medical field in Africa had long been a dream of mine, and thanks to Elective Africa that dream became a reality this Spring. From the moment I arrived at the airport in Mombasa, I felt welcomed and supported by the team. My accommodations had all the comforts of home, including delicious meals prepared by a wonderful cook!

I spent my month at Coast Provincial General Hospital in the maternity ward where I was carefully paired up with doctors who took great pride in their work and loved to teach. I felt more included in patient care ...

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Lucky to have had these Experiences

My decision to come to Africa definitely did put me outside of my comfort zone but I am happy I chose to do it. I was excited to go someplace new but also very nervous to travel so far away from my home and family. However, after meeting Benson at the airport, more Elective Africa staff and our roommates, I settled into my new home very quickly. Elective Africa was very accommodating and allowed me to choose the departments I wanted to shadow and they were very flexible in case I changed my mind. In the hospital, I gained so ...

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Thankful for this Experience

Coming to Africa, I was unsure of what to expect. I felt like I had been prepared but still had some nerves and hesitations as I think many people do when entering a new and unfamiliar situation. I was, however, pleasantly surprised by Elective Africa and my experience as a whole. I felt immediately comfortable when Benson was waiting outside the airport to take us to the residence and answer any questions or hesitations we had.

Elective Africa has provided me with one of the most memorable experiences of my life. My entire time here, I felt nothing but comfortable and ...

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Forever Thankful

Before coming to Kenya through Elective Africa, I was unsure of what exactly to expect. I had never left the country before and I was very nervous to do so all on my own. However, upon arriving Mombasa, I was pleased with how helpful and sweet my advisors and caretakers were. This program has allowed me to meet some amazing new people from all different walks of life, whether it was my roommates, the doctors in the hospital, my program advisors or even the people I met on the Safari.

I saw so many incredible things that I never in my ...

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My Two Weeks Unforgettable Experience

My experience in Mt. Meru Hospital, Tanzania for 2 weeks was very short but a substantial one. Many of the cases I encountered at the hospital were ones that I would never see in my country and they were shocking and heartbreaking. The doctors were working very hard to help these patients and it was very stimulating to see them. The coordinator cared very much that I felt comfortable in the hospital and was able to have some hands-on experience. If I stayed longer, I think I could have been able to have more hands-on experience. It takes a few ...

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A Truly Memorable Experience

Elective Africa offered me a truly memorable experience that enriched my view of a culture that exists on the other side of the world while also offering me a place to expand my skillset in my profession. During my time at the hospital, I was constantly exposed to cases and conditions that I would never get a chance to see at home and the doctors that  I worked with were incredibly valuable resources to learn from.

Everyone I encountered through this experience was very welcoming and friendly, which helped to make this a pleasant and safe place to come to. The ...

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