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Medicine & Healthcare-Nursing Internship Program in Ghana

by: St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

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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.

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

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Ghana
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Multiple Year
  • 7-12 Months
Age Requirement: 14+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • AIDS
  • Childcare & Children
  • Counseling
  • Dental
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Public Health
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Childcare & Children
  • Counseling
  • Dental
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Public Health

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

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

Age Requirement

14+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

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
  • 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

Program Cost Excludes

  • 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

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Partial Refund

Accommodation Options

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

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

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application
  • Deposit

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