Internships in Africa

My role involved working closely with nurses to provide patient support. This involved accompanying them through various medical procedures, including blood draws, infusions, and electrocardiograms (ECGs). In addition, I was also responsible for administering certain treatments, ensuring that patients received appropriate care and support throughout their medical journey. I spent 10 unique weeks in Nepal. I am extremely grateful to have been able to complete my first internship of my third-year nursing studies in a hospital in Kathmandu. This internship taught me a lot both professionally and personally. It was a unique experience in my career, an opportunity I am grateful to have had. Meeting such remarkable and touching people was very enriching. Furthermore, discovering breathtaking landscapes and experiencing unforgettable moments contributed to making this experience truly special for me.

Find yourself on the other side of the world

April 16, 2025by: Sabrina Mizab - FranceProgram: Nursing and Medical Internships Abroad

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This trip came at a time in my life when I deeply needed it. From a personal point of view, this trip made me grow. Finding yourself on the other side of the world in a country you don't know, people you don't know, a completely new language, and customs, can only make you grow. Responsibility, maturity, ambition. That's what this trip brought me. From a professional point of view, as a nursing student, this trip allowed me to measure how lucky we are in France to have access to care and the quality of care that it is despite these flaws. Adaptability and compassion are what Sri Lankan hospitals allowed me to adopt. If there is one thing this trip brought me, it is the fact of wanting to leave as soon as possible!!!

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April 16, 2025by: Eleonore Eveno - FranceProgram: Nursing and Medical Internships Abroad

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My role involved working closely with nurses to provide patient support. This involved accompanying them through various medical procedures, including blood draws, infusions, and electrocardiograms (ECGs). In addition, I was also responsible for administering certain treatments, ensuring that patients received appropriate care and support throughout their medical journey. I spent 10 unique weeks in Nepal. I am extremely grateful to have been able to complete my first internship of my third-year nursing studies in a hospital in Kathmandu. This internship taught me a lot both professionally and personally. It was a unique experience in my career, an opportunity I am grateful to have had. Meeting such remarkable and touching people was very enriching. Furthermore, discovering breathtaking landscapes and experiencing unforgettable moments contributed to making this experience truly special for me.

Find yourself on the other side of the world

April 16, 2025by: Sabrina Mizab - FranceProgram: Nursing and Medical Internships Abroad

10

This trip came at a time in my life when I deeply needed it. From a personal point of view, this trip made me grow. Finding yourself on the other side of the world in a country you don't know, people you don't know, a completely new language, and customs, can only make you grow. Responsibility, maturity, ambition. That's what this trip brought me. From a professional point of view, as a nursing student, this trip allowed me to measure how lucky we are in France to have access to care and the quality of care that it is despite these flaws. Adaptability and compassion are what Sri Lankan hospitals allowed me to adopt. If there is one thing this trip brought me, it is the fact of wanting to leave as soon as possible!!!

A Guide to Internships Abroad in Africa

Locations

There are 52 countries which are home to 1.1 billion people on the African continent, so it is easy to say that you will have your hands full when deciding where to pursue an internship abroad. However while there are many distinct destinations where you can intern abroad in Africa, a handful of countries stand out as the most popular among international aspirants.

In the northern regions of the continent, Egypt and Morocco are unique destinations where to intern abroad in Africa because of their dynamic regional context and diversity of Islamic and Mediterranean influences. Likewise in the east Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia are all major African nations in proximity to the Arabian sea that are consistently top destinations among international interns.

In the western reaches of Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, and Senegal are all smaller countries bordering the Atlantic seaboard which hold a significant degree of influence on the African continent. Lastly to the south, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe can be your gateway to experiencing a diversity of landscapes and cultures while interning abroad in this unique part of the continent.

While it may seem to be covering a lot of ground, this list actually only encompasses a small portion of the potential destinations where you can intern abroad in Africa. Do some research and scroll through the listings on this page to get a better idea of all the internships abroad in Africa that are out there!