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Electives and Medical Placements in Tanzania

by: World Unite!

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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!

Program Highlights

Experience the Tanzanian way of live and dive into the local culture of your host country!

Live with a host family and sharing daily life with them or at a local student guesthouse!

Comprehensive preparation materials as well as 24 hour emergency support through our local support team.

Learn about tropical diseases and new treatment methods!

Get a 15% discount on Safaris, Kilimanjaro Climbs, Excursiouns and Watersport Activities conducted by "Budget Safari Tanzania"!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
  • Kiwi
  • All Nationalities
  • Asian
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Last Updated: Dec 30, 2025

Program Details

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Locations

  • Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Emergency Support
  • Internship Placement
  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Training

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Bachelor’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application

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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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