from 1,870€
International Medical Internship
Highlights
- Shadow doctors on their rounds and get a valuable insight into a developing country’s medical practices
- Work at a large regional hospital, learning about diagnosing and treating different diseases and conditions
- Get practical work experience doing basic health checks and give talks to raise awareness around key health issues
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About the program
Gain work experience while learning directly from doctors in hospitals and doing health checks
Your work will be split in three main areas:
Join doctors and nurses on their daily patient rounds
You will shadow doctors and nurses on their daily rounds. They’ll teach you about Ghana’s prevalent diseases, their diagnoses, management, and treatment. You should be prepared to to encounter ...
Typical day
On any given day, you will work shifts alongside your supervisors. These shifts typically take the following form:
- Morning: 8am - 2pm
- Afternoon: 2pm - 8pm
- Night: 8pm - 8am
Each shift starts with rounds as you follow the consulting doctor and learn about each patient's case and course of treatment. Use ...
Free-time activities
Volunteering in Ghana is an ideal way to explore this colourful West African country. There’s a huge variety of different activities to do while you’re there, giving you plenty of exciting ways to spend your free time.
Music is a central part of Ghanaian culture. In the bigger towns, especially ...
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