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Program Overview

Experience Durban, the heart of Kwa-Zulu Natal province in South Africa. Child Family Health International is proud to have operated this excellent program in collaboration with many health care providers and public health projects in the Durban area since January of 2006. The Durban program highlights the challenges faced by the post-apartheid public health care system taking into consideration t...

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Program Highlights

Take part in CFHI's rotations designed to offer you clinical and public health experience relevant to your level of medical education.
Benefit from pre-trip orientation materials and web conference opportunities.
Take part in orientation upon arrival, including cultural adjustment exercises, and have weekly meetings with Medical Director and Local Coordinator.
Take part in clinical rotations and public health project work Monday-Friday, working with a local physician or public health professional.
Join information sessions that highlight the health care system of South Africa, common cases you will encounter, and receive post-trip debrief materials and other ongoing alumni resources.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation

Quick Details

Location
Durban, South Africa
Starts At$900-1250
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
Causes:
  • AIDS
  • Health
GuidelinesAll Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Durban, South Africa

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks
  • Intern Duration: 1-3 Months

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks

Starts At

$900-1250

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Volunteer Placement
5.0
Community Engagement
5.0
Day to Day Life
5.0
Program Administration
4.8
Living Situation
4.6
Health & Safety
4.6

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