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Medical Internships and Volunteer Work in Uganda
Gain hands-on experience at a general clinic or hospital in Eastern Uganda and learn firsthand about the challenges facing the country’s healthcare system. This internship and volunteer program finds you working with doctors, nurses, and medical staff. Take on tasks based on your skills and previous training and/or educational background. Public health projects are also available, including edu...
Gain hands-on experience at a general clinic or hospital in Eastern Uganda and learn firsthand about the challenges facing the country’s healthcare system. This internship and volunteer program finds you working with doctors, nurses, and medical staff. Take on tasks based on your skills and previous training and/or educational background. Public health projects are also available, including educational campaigns in HIV/AIDS/STD prevention, hygiene practices, and nutrition. ELI welcomes graduate-level medical, nursing, and physical therapy students to this program. Clinical experience is required to join.
Program Highlights
Gain valuable international work experience in medicine and healthcare while interning in Uganda.
Make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of local Ugandans.
Learn about medical issues in Uganda as you intern at a general hospital or small clinic.
Experience all the wonderful offers of Uganda, from interesting dishes to beautiful natural attractions.
Help educate the public on a variety of public health initiatives.
Quick Details
- Iganga, Uganda
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- AIDS
- Health
- Health Care
- Hospital
- Medicine
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- All Nationalities
- American
- Asian
- Australian
- Canadian
Program Reviews
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Amazing Uganda trip
by: Reece - United StatesProgram: Medical Internships and Volunteer Work in UgandaI had such an incredible time on my trip to Uganda. We were able to do a homestay with a family, which made it much more immersive of an experience than had we been by ourselves in a "volunteer house." I was very grateful to have traveled with ELI Abroad, as it was affordable and accessible for us as students. Overall a very worthwhile trip that I will cherish forever!
The best thing you'll ever do
by: Stephanie Erickson - United StatesProgram: Medical Internships and Volunteer Work in UgandaMy experience with ELI was phenomenal. You would never know it was a non-profit by the service you receive. The staff was amazing - they provided me with all the information I needed and answered all my questions leading up to my trip. You can tell they really care about their volunteers! They're dedicated to making sure you have a great place to volunteer and live and explore. They even followed my social media while I was abroad! My experience in Iganga was amazing. I worked in the hospital an...
Program Details
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Locations
- Iganga, Uganda
Types & Subjects
- AIDS
- Biomedical Science
- Health
- Health Care
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- American
- Asian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
- Written Application
- Transcript
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