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Medical School Elective in Ghana through OGVO
Are you a medical student? Take part in this highly enriching program in Ghana, where you will gain invaluable medical knowledge and experience from a global perspective. Our placements will be in hospitals, which have spent years supporting students on their Medical Electives. Your time abroad will provide an excellent foundation for strengthening your medical skills , as well as learning new ones. There is a high likely you will encounter conditions that seem to occur daily, such as malaria and typhoid, you wouldn't typically see in North America and Europe. The entire experience will be challenging, but will also offer you numerous rewarding experiences. During the program, you will have the option to work at a large hospital in a city or in a more rural setting. Shadow one of our supervisors who all speak English and are very experienced at working with western medical and healthcare students. They will test your medical knowledge, as well as share their training and experience. When you arrive at the hospital, an OGVO coordinator and a placement supervisor will discuss with you the work schedule. You will also join in regular medical outreach work.
Are you a medical student? Take part in this highly enriching program in Ghana, where you will gain invaluable medical knowledge and experience from a global perspective. Our placements will be in hospitals, which have spent years supporting students on their Medical Electives. Your time abroad will provide an excellent foundation for strengthening your medical skills , as well as learning new ones. There is a high likely you will encounter conditions that seem to occur daily, such as malaria and typhoid, you wouldn't typically see in North America and Europe. The entire experience will be challenging, but will also offer you numerous rewarding experiences. During the program, you will have the option to work at a large hospital in a city or in a more rural setting. Shadow one of our supervisors who all speak English and are very experienced at working with western medical and healthcare students. They will test your medical knowledge, as well as share their training and experience. When you arrive at the hospital, an OGVO coordinator and a placement supervisor will discuss with you the work schedule. You will also join in regular medical outreach work.
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on exposure in hospitals across Ghana designed for medical students.
Choose between large city hospitals or more community-based rural healthcare settings.
Encounter and study common local conditions such as malaria and typhoid.
Learn directly from experienced English-speaking medical supervisors.
Join community outreach programs to support healthcare delivery beyond hospitals.
Quick Details
- Cape Coast, Ghana
- Elmina, Ghana
- Kumasi, Ghana
- Rural Areas, Ghana
- Sunyani, Ghana
- Tamale, Ghana
- Techiman, Ghana
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
- Kiwi
- All Nationalities
- Asian
- British
- Irish
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Coast, Ghana
- Elmina, Ghana
- Kumasi, Ghana
- Rural Areas, Ghana
- Sunyani, Ghana
- Tamale, Ghana
- Techiman, Ghana
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
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