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Pre-Med & Pre-Health Internship program in Ghana

by: St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

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SMWEF Ghana offers a meaningful and exceptional premedical and pre-health internship program designed for undergraduates, premedical students, and medical students who are looking to enhance their curriculum vitae by gaining firsthand exposure to global healthcare in hospitals, clinics, and private healthcare facilities in Ghana, where they shadow doctors and nurses during ward rounds, outpatient consultations, and emergency care observations. SMWEF Ghana internship offers exceptional clinical, cultural, and professional advantages for aspiring healthcare workers. It is ideal for undergraduate premed, gap year student, and high school student who want to gain early medical exposure before applying to medical school, strengthen their personal statements and CV’s, gain confidence in public hospitals, private healthcare facilities, and clinic setting, and learn about global health in a developing country. SMWEF Ghana provides structured and supervised access for premed and high school students without clinical interference, ensuring a responsible, ethical, and educational experience and hands-on exposure to global healthcare in Ghana.

Program Highlights

Gain practical, real-world experience with SMWEF Ghana areas such as healthcare, social work, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry in Ghana's healthcare settings

Combine valuable learning and meaningful work while shadowing qualified doctors and nurses in public and private hospitals and clinic settings in Ghana

Boost your CV through international work experience

Enjoy guidance and support by SMWEF Ghana throughout your experience from professional doctors and nurses

Live with a local host family and experience the culture of Ghana while making new friends while exploring tour attraction centres in Ghana.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Ghana
Starts At: No Upfront Fees
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 14+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • AIDS
  • Counseling
  • Dental
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Social Work
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ghana

Types and Subjects

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

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

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

Age Requirement

14+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

No Upfront Fees

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

Program Cost Excludes

  • Travel Insurance
  • Group Meals
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Public Transportation Pass
  • Visa Fees
  • International Airfare
  • Background Check Fees
  • Vaccination Costs
  • Souvenirs

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Partial Refund

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • No schooling completed
  • Some high school, no diploma
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application
  • Resume

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