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Medical Electives with SMWEF Ghana

by: St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

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The St. Miracle Works Education Foundation (SMWEF Ghana) Medical and Health is designed to offer interns the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of underserved communities. Interns in this program work in a variety of healthcare facilities in rural and semi-rural communities of Ghana. This program is suitable for professionals, students, or aspiring healthcare workers and is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the improvement of public health in Ghana’s rural communities. During your program, interns will get the opportunity to help in different departments at the hospitals and clinics, as well as encounter different illnesses that you may not necessarily come into contact with in your country. Departments where you can get involved in the hospital and clinic placement areas include: • Maternity • Dental • Outpatient • Accident and Emergency • Gynecology and Obstetrics • Maternal and Child Health • Burns Units • General Ward • Internal Medicine • Guidance & Counseling Unit • Laboratory, etc. Where will the Elective be done? SMWEF Ghana places medical and nursing interns in rural communities, offering diverse opportunities for students and health workers, etc.

Program Highlights

Explore diverse medical specialties, enhancing your competence and understanding of related healthcare fields in rural Ghana.

Benefit from flexible year-round opportunities, allowing you to adjust the trip and travel dates to suit your needs.

Contribute meaningfully to rural communities we work with through our ongoing, sustainable medical outreach programs in Ghana.

Use weekend to explore the tour attraction sites in Ghana and meet volunteers from around the world

Live with a local host family and experience the culture of Ghana while making new friends

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Online
  • Ghana
Starts At: $1,500 for 4 weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
  • Multiple Year
Age Requirement: 14+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Dental
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Nursing
  • Public Health
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Dental
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Nursing
  • Public Health

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • 3-6 Months
  • 7-12 Months
  • Multiple Year

Age Requirement

14+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

  • 4 weeks: $1,500

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)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • International SIM Card
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Language Lessons
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Internship Placement

Program Cost Excludes

  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Visa Fees
  • International Airfare
  • Vaccination Costs

Refund Policy

Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • Grade school to 8th grade
  • Some high school, no diploma
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

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