At a glance
Want to gain medical work experience in a supportive and welcoming environment? Our Medical & Healthcare Elective in Ghana offers the chance to learn from experienced professionals while making a real difference.
Here's what to expect:
- Add new medical skills to your CV with unique international experience
- Elevate your cultural competence by working in a healthcare setting within a different culture
- Enhance your understanding and offer support through working in a medical setting with limited resources
- Experience of tropical and infectious diseases that are rarely seen in the UK
- Contribute to community health initiatives and patient care
- Support with your Global Health Elective paperwork, including application form, learning agreement, and ethics
Keep reading to understand how you will grow as a healthcare professional on this exciting placement in Ghana.
Your Medical Elective in Ghana
Looking for a unique global health experience? Our programme in Accra provides hands-on medical experience in a dynamic environment.
Gain practical skills and make a difference.
You'll work alongside local healthcare professionals, gaining valuable insights into West African health challenges. You'll also develop essential skills and broaden your cultural understanding.
Tailor Your Experience
Choose a speciality that aligns with your career goals. We offer placements in:
- Tropical Medicine
- Public Health
- Paediatrics
- Community Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Infectious Disease Management
- Emergency Medicine
- And more!
Your elective. Your focus. Your future.
Speak with our team to discuss your interests and create an elective that will provide the most relevant and enriching experience possible.
Where interns work
Accra
Accra is the capital and largest city in Ghana. It is a vibrant and bustling place with a rich history and culture. It is home to many historical landmarks, including the National Museum, the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and Independence Square. Known for its markets and shops selling everything from traditional crafts to designer clothes, it also contains a variety of restaurants and bars serving delicious Ghanaian and international dishes.
A day in the life of your Medical Elective in Ghana
Mornings: Start your day with the local medical team. Join ward rounds with consultants and observe complex cases. In the outpatient department, you'll take patient histories, perform examinations, and discuss diagnoses.
Afternoons: Spend your afternoons in the medical wards. Shadow local doctors and gain insights into resource management in a different healthcare setting.
Evenings: Deepen your understanding with evening training sessions. Our Projects Abroad doctor will lead discussions on healthcare delivery in Ghana.
Gain invaluable experience and make a lasting impact.
Placement aims and impact
You will gain
- Essential clinical skills: Develop your abilities in a challenging and rewarding environment.
- Unique medical insights: Gain exposure to tropical health challenges rarely seen in the UK.
- Enhanced cultural competence: Learn to work effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Improved adaptability: Develop problem-solving skills and thrive in new situations.
- Global health perspective: Understand global health inequalities and contribute to solutions.
- Career-boosting experience: Build a standout medical portfolio with international experience.
You will give back
- Support local communities: Provide vital healthcare support to those who need it most.
- Increase access to care: Help enhance healthcare services in under-resourced areas.
- Contribute to long-term solutions: Support health education community outreach programmes and initiatives.
How we measure our impact
We measure our success through the number of patients supported, community health screenings conducted, educational workshops delivered, and long-term health education initiatives established.
Accommodation & Food
Accommodation
- Shared host families in Accra
- Secure, comfortable rooms
- Single-sex shared rooms
- Local amenities with Western standards
- On-site staff support
Meals
- Traditional Ghanaian and international cuisine
- Breakfast: Local breads, eggs, tropical fruits
- Lunch: Rice, fufu, vegetables, meat/vegetarian options
- Dinner: Hearty meals reflecting local recipes
- Vegetarian and dietary requirements accommodated
Leisure activities and free time
Included Activities
- Weekly social events, such as drumming and dancing and quiz nights
- Twi language classes
- Cultural orientation workshops
- Guided city tours of Accra
Optional Weekend Excursions (additional cost)
- Cape Coast Castle historical tours
- Kakum National Park visits
- Traditional village cultural experiences
- Drumming and dance workshops
- Coastal exploration
Dedicated medical supervision
Throughout your placement, you'll be supported by our dedicated Projects Abroad medical doctor.
This experienced professional:
- Provides comprehensive on-site medical oversight
- Guides your clinical learning and experience
- Ensures your safety and professional development
- Acts as a bridge between you and local medical staff
- Offers regular debriefing and reflection sessions
- Provides additional medical context and learning opportunities
Meet Dr. Henry Annang, Head of Medical Programmes, Projects Abroad Ghana
Dr Henry Annang is here to ensure the success of your medical elective in Ghana. He will provide expert guidance, support, and mentorship throughout your journey.
Professional Experience
- Doctor of Medicine from Saratov State Medical University, Russia
- Master's in Public Health from GIMPA, Ghana
- Expertise in healthcare systems, quality improvement, and community health
Professional Focus
- Coordinating medical volunteer programmes
- Developing training for international medical volunteers
- Enhancing healthcare access in underserved communities
Specialist Areas
- Public Health Promotion
- Healthcare Systems Management
- Community Health Outreach
- Medical Training
How Dr Annang will help you
Dr Annang is passionate about supporting international medical students. He is available to answer your questions, offer advice, and help you make the most of your elective.
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