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Medical Summer Adventure Program

by: Medical Interns Abroad

Our Summer Exchange is an accredited international medical internship program that provides a structured environment for students to gain global health experience during their summer break. This program emphasizes the “cross-pollination” of skills and knowledge, focusing on the reduction of tropical disease mortality rates through collaborative learning. Who It’s For: Early-year medical students, adventurous aspiring students, retired medics, and volunteer doctors looking for a high-volume clinical environment. Duration: This program is open for a period of 4 to 8 weeks. Academic Focus: Beyond clinical work, this program encourages participation in research, including writing case reports, collecting data for studies, and attending clinical teaching sessions. Clinical Exposure: Participants are exposed to resource-limited healthcare systems and tropical infectious diseases rarely seen in other parts of the world

Program Highlights

Make that memorable trip together with kids to attractive sites in Tanzania, tour Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, and see the big five animals.

View Mt. Meru and Kilimanjaro from the comfort of your room, both in a rural, semi-urban, or urban environment.

End of service party, Cultural exchange, plus a lifetime traditional certification ceremony.

Overnight story telling in the night of the full moon under a bonfire.

Tour the tallest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro and make memorable lifetime photos.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Arusha, Tanzania
Starts At: $1,240 for 2-12 weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
  • Fall
  • 18 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Dentistry
  • Development
  • Education
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Rights
  • Information Systems
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Sustainable Development
  • Tourism
  • Women's Studies
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Arusha, Tanzania

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Dentistry
  • Development
  • Education
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Rights
  • Information Systems
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Sustainable Development
  • Tourism
  • Women's Studies

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
  • Fall
  • 18 Months

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

  • 2-12 weeks: $1,240

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Group Meals
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Public Transportation Pass
  • Some Equipment
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Training
  • Laundry
  • Academic Advising
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Academic Credit
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Emergency Support
  • Internship Placement

Program Cost Excludes

  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa Fees
  • International SIM Card
  • Domestic Airfare
  • International Airfare
  • Student Union Fees
  • Transcript Fees
  • Language Lessons
  • Vaccination Costs
  • TEFL Certification
  • Job Search Support
  • Alumni / Networking Membership
  • TEFL Course Tuition
  • Souvenirs
  • TESOL Certification

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Online Application
  • Deposit
  • Written Application

Deposit / Application Fee

  • Deposit: $250

Frequently Asked Questions

Can l participate any time ?

Yes the program is open year round, gap year, summer, spring break depending on your break

Can l invite our other school, college, university, faculty members?

Yes, and we're open to establish a long term relationship with your faculty 

Can the program organize local excursions?

Yes indeed the program organizes local tour adventures, excursions to world class Serengeti National park

Where will the program take place?

Depending on the location, but mainly we host summer medical students to urban-and semi urban placements with rotation to level 5 hospitals

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