Medical Electives & Internships in Africa

I had the best time in Mombasa with Elective Africa. During my 4 weeks with them, they made sure everything was organized and safe, and I cannot be thankful enough for their generous hospitality and proactive communication throughout. At the hospital, I had the opportunity to attach to the ER and surgical departments, where I participated in daily clinical activities such as ward rounds and case discussions, as well as picked up new skills such as IV cannula insertion and wound care. The doctors and nurses were very accomodating and treated me as if I were one of their medical students. Outside the hospital, Elective Africa provided a secure hostel with a driver and housekeeper, and I felt at home. I also got to experience the local culture through local tours and also join safari excursions in Tsavo East, among many other experiences. Overall, this trip was extrememly rewarding and I would definitely recommend Elective Africa to all future participants.

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My experience with Elective Africa was one I will never forget with this program. I was able to see and learn about medicine in a whole new way at the largest public hospital in Mombasa, Kenya. Elective Africa is an amazing program that provided me with many opportunities that I will be forever grateful for. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in furthering their medical knowledge. The knowledge I gained through my days at the hospital and with the doctors and medical professionals I worked with was truly unforgettable.

The experience was very educational. I learned a lot about a different healthcare system, which was my goal. The support staff were amazingly friendly, and did everything possible to make sure my experience was beneficial. The apartments where we lived were nice and clean and in a very safe part of town. The hospital staff were also very helpful, and many were great teachers. The only drawback for me was that the doctor who was supposed to be my preceptor went on an unexpected leave, so I didn’t really have one person with whom I worked closely. Instead, I worked with all of the doctors and interns in my department, which was a good learning experience for me.

Really well organised programme from the beginning - Justina was quick to answer all my questions and concerns. Then when on the ground Phabian was amazing. Always around to help if I had any issues and to sort out logistical stuff. Our drivers Peter and Richard were wonderful and cared so much about us. Harriet our Mama who did all our cooking was like a mum away from home. I miss her so much already!!! The hospital was a whole different world and although it was shocking at times I don’t regret going and am so grateful for the experience.

I'm a med that came here for a medical elective and I have to say that I've had a lot of clinical experience being here. The CPGH has a lot of great doctors willing to accommodate and educate you. The people of Elective Africa are super nice and I enjoyed my time with them a lot. Accommodation was nice and spacious. Carol, one of the coordinators, really made sure that my time here was as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

I had a great experience with Elective Africa in Mombasa at Coast Provincial General Hospital. I spent one week in a medicine ward and one week in the labor ward, and both places I had a great deal of autonomy and responsibility that really pushed my skills and knowledge to the next level. All the doctors and staff were very friendly and pleasant to work with. It was well worth the trip to see how medicine works in a developing country and a different culture.