AFYA (MEDICAL PROGRAM)
Program Overview
Volunteers on the Medical project help to provide care in these areas and work alongside local medical professionals, gaining an understanding of the healthcare system in Tanzania. Volunteers work in medical clinics and hospitals and are placed according to previous experience and training. Some hospitals and clinics include departments, such as Laboratory Testing, Pharmacy, Maternity and Family P...
Volunteers on the Medical project help to provide care in these areas and work alongside local medical professionals, gaining an understanding of the healthcare system in Tanzania. Volunteers work in medical clinics and hospitals and are placed according to previous experience and training. Some hospitals and clinics include departments, such as Laboratory Testing, Pharmacy, Maternity and Family Planning, Radiology, Ultrasound, and Dentistry, and volunteers who have an interest in any of these areas are asked to make a note in their application. The key attributes for a successful Medical volunteer are initiative, enthusiasm, and readiness to work in basic facilities with limited resources.
Volunteers generally shadow local doctors and provide basic patient care. Procedurally, they must c...
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- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- Medicine
Updated Mar 27, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Tanzania
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
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