Medical & Dental Volunteer Exchange – Kenya
Program Overview
Join Cheherma Foundation's Medical & Dental Professional Exchange in Nairobi, Kenya — a structured clinical collaboration between international healthcare professionals and local practitioners. This program combines professional skill development with sustainable community health impact.
Choose between team-based mobile health initiatives conducting consultations, screenings, preventive care, and dental procedures (cleanings, fillings, extractions), or individual clinical placements focusing on tropical and infectious disease management. Both options provide documented clinical experience in urban healthcare settings.
The program operates within established clinical frameworks: students and pre-licensed participants work under direct supervision, while licensed professionals receive support for temporary Kenyan licensing to practice independently.
This 1-3 week professional exchange includes comprehensive support: pre-departure coordination, 24/7 in-country assistance, safe accommodation, professional certification, and optional cultural immersion experiences.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Dental
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Public Health
Updated Nov 5, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Nairobi, Kenya
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
- Some high school, no diploma
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
Age Requirement
14+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
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Who can participate?
International medical, dental, nursing, and public health students, as well as licensed professionals, are welcome. The program accommodates various skill levels while ensuring all volunteers work safely under supervision or proper licensing.
What procedures can students perform?
Students work under direct supervision of licensed Kenyan medical officers and dentists. They may assist, observe, and perform basic procedures such as taking vitals, basic suturing, dental cleanings, and simple extractions.
Can licensed professionals practice independently?
Licensed professionals may practice independently only after obtaining a temporary Kenyan license, which Cheherma Foundation facilitates. All clinical work prioritizes patient safety and adherence to local regulations.
Where does the program take place?
Volunteers work in underserved urban slums of Nairobi, Kenya — East Africa, at mobile outreach camps or trusted local clinics.
How long is the program?
Programs run year-round. Placements typically last 1–4 weeks, with 2 weeks being the most standard or common, depending on your availability.
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