Medical Health Intern
Program Overview
Join our hospital team in Karonga, Malawi, and work alongside experienced doctors and nurses while gaining practical experience in a real-world healthcare setting. As an intern, you’ll support patient care, observe clinical procedures, accompany doctors on rounds, and assist with health data collection.
This opportunity offers hands-on exposure across key hospital departments, including:
• General Medical
• Nursing
• Accident & Emergency
• Maternity and Midwifery
• Laboratory and Research
• Pediatric Ward
You'll stay with a welcoming host family, enjoy home-cooked meals, and fully immerse yourself in local culture and daily life. This program is ideal for motivated, adaptable individuals who are passionate about healthcare and eager to learn while contributing to meaningful community service. Your time in Karonga will not only boost your medical experience but also create lasting impact.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Counseling
- Dentistry
- Development
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public Administration & Government
- Social Work
- Australian
- Austrian
- British
- Brazilian
- Canadian
- Croatian
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- European
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Irish
- Italian
- Japanese
- Russian
- Singaporean
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Malawi
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- Australian
- Austrian
- British
- Brazilian
- Canadian
- Croatian
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- European
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Irish
- Italian
- Japanese
- Russian
- Singaporean
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Some college credit, no degree
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
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