Medical Internship in Ghana
Program Overview
Our Medical Internship in Ghana is an inspirational and high-impact journey designed for anyone eager to see medicine in action. Based in the bustling capital of Accra, you’ll live with a local host family, experiencing the legendary warmth of Ghanaian hospitality while gaining professional experience that will make your medical school application shine.
You’ll shadow doctors and nurses on their daily rounds in busy regional hospitals, rotating through diverse departments like Maternity, Surgery, and Pediatrics. You’ll encounter cases you might never see at home, such as Malaria and Typhoid, learning directly from experts how to diagnose and treat them. Beyond the hospital walls, you’ll join community outreaches to provide vital health checks and malaria screenings in rural areas, truly making a difference while building your own clinical skills.
Whether you're a pre-med student looking to build a stand-out CV or a professional sharing your expertise, Ghana offers a safe and transformative environment to explore your passion.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- AIDS
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Public Health
Updated Apr 9, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Ghana
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 1 Year
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