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Medical Internships and Volunteer Work in Uganda

by: ELI Abroad

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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...

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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

Locations
  • Iganga, Uganda
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • AIDS
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Hospital
  • Medicine
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Canadian
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

2

Amazing Uganda trip

by: Reece - United StatesProgram: Medical Internships and Volunteer Work in Uganda
10

I 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 Uganda
10

My 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 and got to shadow doctors and assist patients in tons of different wards (male, female, maternity, surgery, pediatrics, etc.). My family was lovely and took such great care of me and cooked such tasty food! The town was cute and easy to get around and fit things. I could not recommend this program or ELI in general any higher. If you are considering volunteering abroad please please go through ELI. I promise you will be sooo thankful you did!

Scrubbed in to observe a surgery!The children ward at the hospital!My host brothers and sister!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Iganga, Uganda

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Biomedical Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Intern Duration:

    Age Requirement

    Age Requirement Varies

    Guidelines

    • All Nationalities
    • American
    • Asian
    • Australian

    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

      Language Skills Required

    • English

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Resume
    • Written Application
    • Transcript

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