Kenya
Nairobi

At prestigious teaching hospitals, our medical elective program in Nairobi provides unmatched exposure to both regular and tropical medicine. Students work with knowledgeable consultants and residents in well-organized learning environments as they rotate through the departments of their choice. In addition to weekly case presentations, regular feedback sessions, and structured mentorship, our program incorporates practical clinical practice. Local medical practices and community health outreach initiatives smoothly incorporate cultural immersion. While working with cutting-edge equipment in private hospitals and learning adaptability in public healthcare settings, students acquire priceless experience in resource management. Your perspective on global health will be improved by the program’s scheduled lectures on tropical diseases and regional healthcare issues.

Discover dentistry in a different clinic environment in Africa, where perhaps unfamiliar methods are used to address particular oral health issues. Under the guidance of seasoned dental specialists, our organized program consists of rotations through the departments of preventative, restorative, and surgical dentistry. As they provide necessary services and have firsthand experience with a variety of dental diseases, students take part in community dentistry camps. Weekly workshops on tropical oral illnesses and regional dental health issues are part of the program. Working with simple dental tools will teach you how to modify your skills to fit various resource settings. Participation in oral health education initiatives in nearby schools and communities improves cultural immersion.

With rigorous practical training in a variety of specializations, our nursing elective puts you in the center of Kenya’s most cutting-edge medical facilities. Learning specialized treatment skills and adjusting to various cultural healthcare approaches, you will collaborate with local nurses. With committed mentors assisting you along the way, the program offers organized rotations in the emergency, pediatric, surgical, and community health departments. The management of tropical diseases and resource-optimized care delivery are the main topics of weekly skills courses. By taking part in home healthcare visits, students learn about local health issues and community nursing practices. A thorough understanding of transcultural nursing and international healthcare systems is the experience’s ultimate goal.

An immersive experience in hospital and community-based maternal care settings is provided via our midwifery elective. Students observe various methods of birthing and maternal care while working with qualified midwives in antenatal clinics, labor wards, and postnatal units. Through community maternal health efforts and birth companion programs, the program incorporates organized learning. Understanding local birthing customs and managing high-risk pregnancies are the main topics of weekly case discussions. Gaining experience in both resource-constrained environments and contemporary healthcare facilities will help you build critical adaptation abilities. Through consistent community involvement, the program places a strong emphasis on cultural competency in maternal care.

Experience physiotherapy firsthand at top sports clinics and rehabilitation facilities in Nairobi. Structured rotations within the orthopaedic, neurological, pediatric, and sports rehabilitation departments are available through our curriculum. Working with seasoned physiotherapists, students gain the ability to modify treatment plans to fit cultural norms and available resources. Weekly hands-on workshops covering both conventional and contemporary treatment approaches are part of the program. You will serve patients in both urban and rural areas while taking part in community outreach initiatives. Regular case presentations and feedback sessions improve clinical experience while guaranteeing thorough learning and professional growth.