Electives and Medical Placements in Tanzania
by World Unite!
Program Overview
Are you a student or trainee in medicine, nursing, midwifery, psychology, or physiotherapy, and would like to put your knowledge from school into practice?
Join our medical programs in Tanzania and become an intern at a hospital in Dar-es-Salaam or Mwanza.
Let us know which department you’re interested in, and we will suggest a hospital for you! Possible wards and departments include General Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Dermatology, Urology, ENT, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Psychiatry.
An internship in Tanzania allows you to gain valuable insights into the Tanzanian healthcare system and learn about other diseases and treatment methods!
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
Updated Dec 30, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
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