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Program Overview

Join local medical professionals in the historic Children's Hospital in Accra and see how these professionals provide care in a resource-poor environment, overcoming challenges such as the financial and structural constraints of the healthcare system itself and the social determinants that lead to illness in children.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with medical profession...

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Program Highlights

Explore Ghana and be culturally immersed.
Learn about the social and economic conditions have continued to impact the health of children.
Stay in Mamprobi, Accra and reside in a shared home rented by the CFHI Medical Director, where at least one Local Coordinator will join your group.
Participate in clinical rotations and public health placements.
Engage in conversations about living conditions, nutrition, physical environment, social and community support, water and sanitation.

What's Included

Internship Placement
Tuition & Fees
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Program Details

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Locations

  • Accra, Ghana

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 1-3 Months

Starts At

$900-1,250

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