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Medicine & Healthcare-Nursing Internship Program in Ghana

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2017Year established

Program Overview

Join our nursing internship program in Ghana with SMWEF and gain invaluable hands-on clinical experience in diverse settings such as public hospitals, community clinics, and private facilities in Ghana. This is an ideal program for nursing students seeking international clinical exposure in healthcare.

SMWEF Ghana helps you gain hands-on nursing and midwifery experience in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers in Ghana. Our internship programs are well-structured and designed for international students and aspiring nurses seeking hands-on practical exposure in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Ghana’s healthcare system faces several challenges, including tuberculosis, maternal and child health issues, HIV/AIDS, chronic diseases, trauma rates, and high injury rates, making nursing internships rewarding and meaningful.

Interns work under the guidance of healthcare professionals in public and private hospitals, and community clinics contribute to clinical support, patient care, and health promotion.

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Program Highlights

Contribute meaningfully to rural communities we work through our ongoing, sustainable medicine and healthcare nursing programs in Ghana.
Explore diverse medical specialties, enhancing your competence and understanding of related healthcare fields in rural Ghana.
Observe and work in various departments alongside experienced doctors and nurses both in public and private healthcare facilities in Ghana while gaining international exposure in healthcare
Benefit from flexible year-round opportunities, allowing you to adjust the trip and travel dates to suit your clinical healthcare needs
Live with a local host family and experience the culture of Ghana while making new friends

What's Included

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
Required Equipment
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Guide / Chaperone
In-Country Orientation
Pre-Departure Orientation
Training
Language Lessons
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Completion
Academic Credit
Internship Placement

Exclusions

Tuition & Fees
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Public Transportation Pass
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Visa Fees
Domestic Airfare
International Airfare
Laundry
Academic Advising
Financial Aid Counseling
Student Union Fees
Transcript Fees
Use of Gym
Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
Background Check Fees
Vaccination Costs
Souvenirs

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 Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • 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)
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application
  • Resume

Age Requirement

14+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • Multiple Year
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 1 Year
  • Fall
  • 18 Months

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

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