Internships in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Are you a student or trainee in medicine, nursing, midwifery, psychology, or physiotherapy, and would like to put your knowledge from school into practice? Join our medical programs in Tanzania and become an intern at a hospital in Dar-es-Salaam or Mwanza. Let us know which department you’re interested in, and we will suggest a hospital for you! Possible wards and departments include General Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Dermatology, Urology, ENT, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Psychiatry. An internship in Tanzania allows you to gain valuable insights into the Tanzanian healthcare system and learn about other diseases and treatment methods!

Join this internship opportunity abroad and gain invaluable experience in your chosen discipline within the field of medicine. At the same time, find out what life is like for many people in Tanzania and Africa in general as you help and interact with some of the poorest residents in your host town. The program, which is organized by our professional staff, offers a guaranteed medical placement at one of our partner hospitals. We guarantee a customized internship by placing you in a hospital capable of giving the best work experience. Here, you can choose from a range of departments: general medicine, pediatrics, physiotherapy, obstetrics/gynecology, and others. We can also arrange a more specialized field upon request. As an intern, your main activities include assisting doctors with basic procedures, receiving patients and providing assistance after their treatment, and handling office tasks. Your specific day-to-day tasks are varied and spread across many areas, especially if you’re assigned to various departments.

Elimu Bridge World presents a structured and ethical Global Medical Internship Program in Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, designed for medical, nursing, and healthcare students or recent graduates seeking meaningful clinical experience in a global health setting. Interns are placed in public and private hospitals, rotating through departments such as surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency, obstetrics & gynecology, among others. Programs run year-round, lasting 2 to 12 weeks, with flexible start dates. Participants gain hands-on learning under supervision, observe a wide range of conditions, and contribute to community health outreach. Outside of clinical work, interns explore local culture, history, and Zanzibar’s world-famous beaches. What’s Included: ✔ Hospital placement & clinical supervision ✔ Pre-departure support & orientation ✔ Accommodation & daily 3 meals ✔ In-country program coordinator ✔ Certificate of Completion ✔ Weekend cultural tours & excursions ✔ 24/7 in-country emergency support What’s Not Included: International flights Travel insurance Visa fees