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Medical School Elective in Ghana through OGVO

by: Our Generation Voluntary Organisation

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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 on...

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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

Locations:
  • Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Elmina, Ghana
  • Kumasi, Ghana
  • Rural Areas, Ghana
  • Sunyani, Ghana
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Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Last Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Elmina, Ghana
  • Kumasi, Ghana
  • Rural Areas, Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
  • Nursing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

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