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Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations in Africa

by: Elective Africa

9.25 (4)Verified

Elective Africa’s PA Program is suited to meet requirements for electives, internships abroad, clinical preceptorship, and independent study abroad. It is crafted to ensure that you gain supervised hands-on experience, exposure to a different culture, and the development of relevant skills and clinical competence as a PA student. The goal of the program is to expose participants to global healthc...

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Program Highlights

Gain supervised hands-on learning experience in the Physician Assistant field.

Enhance essential physician assistant skills, such as history taking, interviewing, and physical examinations.

Compare and analyze healthcare access and delivery in a different setting.

Meet elective and clinical rotation requirements under practitioner supervision, with evaluation during and after the program.

Satisfy independent study or internship abroad for credit.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Mombasa, Kenya
  • Arusha, Tanzania
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 1-2 Years
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$300-600, $600-900, $900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
  • Medicine
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.05

Total Reviews

4

I cannot wait to go back

by: Regan Bunker - United StatesProgram: Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations in Africa
10

I had an amazing time during my placement in Mombasa, Kenya. The hospital was extremely welcoming, the people were all very friendly. I am looking forward to being able to go back after I start my career. The other students were very helpful when it came to familiarizing myself with the city and the hospital.

PA student experience with Elective Africa

by: Andrea J. - United StatesProgram: Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations in Africa
10

I had an awesome experience with EA. I learned so much during my placement at a regional hospital there and met friends that I continue to keep in touch with even while home. I hope to return one day and would recommend this program to anyone.

Physician Assistant program in mombasa

by: Stevie - Little RockProgram: Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations in Africa
8

I spent 4 weeks at coast general hospital In Mombasa and it was truly a unique and life changing experience. I don't think I was initially prepared for the stark difference that this public hospital had from hospitals in the United States. I rotated through medical wards, pediatrics, obs/gyn, and the ER while I was there. At each area I was able to practice skills and become proficient at them. I was able to learn about how treatments for certain diseases are different and the same here to the...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Mombasa, Kenya
  • Arusha, Tanzania

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Fields
  • Health Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

Intern Duration:
  • 1-2 Years
  • 1-3 Months
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Cost per week

$300-600, $600-900, $900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Other
  • Resume
  • Online Application

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