• Good Health And Well-Being

Hospital Internship for Medical Students & Nurses

location
2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Gain insight into the Ghanaian health system
  • Work in pediatrics, surgery, internal medicine, gynaecology etc.
  • Share knowledge with the local medical personnel
  • Stay at our Volunteer-House with like-minded people and make friends for life
  • Travel an amazingly beautiful country

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

During your internship you will go through the various wards of the hospital and learn about the Ghanaian health system.

Volunteers who want to do an internship in a hospital are always a great help. Although Ghana is one of the most stable countries in Africa, it is still lacking in many areas. Especially in rural areas, many people have no access to medical care or cannot afford it. Malaria is one of the most common ...

About the program

Volunteers who want to do an internship in a hospital are always a great help. Although Ghana is one of the most stable countries in Africa, it is still lacking in many areas. Especially in rural areas, many people have no access to medical care or cannot afford it. Malaria is one of the most common causes of death. If you want to get to know the Ghanaian health system and share your knowledge with the local medical personnel, you are very welcome to come and join our efforts in Ghana. We work with three hospitals of various sizes with the usual wards (general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynaecology, eye & ear clinic etc.). Normally there is rotation between the stations. You can discuss this with your contact person on site. The weekends can to used to travel or you can take some time after your internship.

Typical day

After breakfast (6 a.m. - 8 a.m.) you will take a taxi to your hospital and go to the ward you chose together with your coordinator. Depending on your department and the number of patients your shift starts between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and ends between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. During lunch break (12 p.m. - 1 ...

Typical day

After breakfast (6 a.m. - 8 a.m.) you will take a taxi to your hospital and go to the ward you chose together with your coordinator. Depending on your department and the number of patients your shift starts between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and ends between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. During lunch break (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) you can come back to the Volunteer-House to eat or you stay at the hospital and eat with the staff. After work the volunteers are free to do what they like. There are plenty of hiking trails, a swimming pool, bars and other interesting locations close to our Volunteer-House. Dinner is served at 6 p.m.

Free-time activities

Our accommodations are located in the beautiful village of Obomeng. It is part of the Kwahu Highlands in the Eastern part of the country. Since its location is high above sea level, it offers a very pleasant climate for Europeans. During your stay you will be staying either in our volunteer ...

Free-time activities

Our accommodations are located in the beautiful village of Obomeng. It is part of the Kwahu Highlands in the Eastern part of the country. Since its location is high above sea level, it offers a very pleasant climate for Europeans. During your stay you will be staying either in our volunteer house or with a host family. The Kwahu Highlands offer plenty of opportunities for day trips. At nearby Lake Volta you can take a boat trip or go swimming. Diverse hiking trails to the peaks of the mountains offer wonderful views over the valleys and the Ghanaian jungle. At the markets in the larger villages, many exciting things can be purchased, and during the rainy season, the numerous waterfalls offer an alternative shower. At Easter, people from all over Ghana come to Kwahu to celebrate the biggest festival of the country. Nothing compares to this crazy event! Anyone planning on coming to Ghana around this time should not miss the Easter celebration.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (intermediate level)

Education Requirements

Medicine at Medical student or trained nurse level

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 15:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by You4Ghana e.V.

Included: Transfer from the airport to the accommodation, Placement in a single/double bedroom or in a host family, 3 meals a day, Electricity and water (can be unreliable in Ghana), Contribution to the projects, Starter package to prepare you for your stay, Support before your departure and throughout your whole stay, Organisation of trips, Ghanaian SIM-Card, Assistance with your visa application and extension, List of your fellow travellers, Certificate after your return

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

Pick up from the airport to the accomodation provided. Driving time: 2-3 hours depending on traffic.

Accommodation

In our volunteer houses up to 20 people can be accommodated in single or double bedrooms. Showers with running water and electricity are available. In addition, water tanks are available in case of water shortage. The rooms are lockable and equipped with mosquito protection.All houses have common areas for social gatherings and eating together. Located near the volunteer houses there are many bars where you can have a refreshing drink after work or celebrate with the locals on the weekends.

Food & Beverages

Three meals a day are provided in our accommodations by our cook. She cooks a variation of European and Ghanaian food so you can get used to the Ghanaian cuisine.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

We welcome our volunteers throughout the whole year. The internship at the hospital can be started at any day during the week.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 335€
3 weeks 402€
4 weeks 493€
5 weeks 584€
9 weeks 947€
17 weeks 1,674€
50 weeks (max. stay) 5,022€
Average fees 133€/week

Program fees

133€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

2 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with You4Ghana e.V. during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

You4Ghana e.V.

Excellent 4.8 rating (25 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Torben

Spoken languages: English, German

About the project

You4Ghana offers socially committed people the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects in Ghana, while educating them about the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle.

Meet your organization

Welcome to You4Ghana! We are happy you found your way to our page. We are offering socially committed people the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects in Ghana, while educating them about the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle.

According to our motto "Work & Grow", our aim is the long-term improvement of the quality of life of the people in our projects. We specifically focus on supplying people with clean drinking water, the construction of sanitation facilities, supporting the education sector, as well as working with children. At the same time it is important to us to create a dialogue between the volunteers and the residents. By working together in projects, both sides have a lot to learn from each other. Those who approach these people with respect will gain insight into a whole new world.


We own a volunteer house in which up to 20 volunteers can live together. For those who want to experience the Ghanaian culture and everyday life even more, we also offer accommodation in host families. Whatever you decide, one thing is certain: anyone who undertakes this journey with an open and tolerance attitude will have an unforgettable time and experience incredible things.


25 reviews · rating4.8

Meine Zeit in Ghana bei Torben war absolut hervorragend. Die Betreuung und Hilfe vor Ort, um sich um sich im Land zurecht zu finden und eine tolle Zeit zu haben, waren wirklich super. Die Unterkunft im Volunteer House ist wärmstens zu empfehlen, da hier auch viele andere Volunteers (v.a. Deutsche) ...
I am Svenja from Germany. I study medicin at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and did an internship for 30 days at the Government Hospital in Obomeng. I had an amazing time not only at the hospital but also with the You4Ghana team. It was really easy to organise the trip and they helped me with everything. ..
After thinking about it for a while, I decided to do an internship abroad as part of my medical studies and have not regretted it. Through the internship, I was able to gain an insight into outpatient and inpatient medical care, the examinations and vaccinations of children in remote villages, ...
Sarah El Khadlaoui rating4.8

2023 at Hospital Internship for Medical Students & Nurses

I study medicine in Munich and came across the You4Ghana program through our university homepage. Since I had wanted to do an internship in a hospital in Africa for a long time, the program was very convenient for me. I lived in the volunteer house together with Torben and his family, Uwi and the ...
We had a wonderful time in Ghana! The organisation supported us before, during and after our stay, cared for us and made the experience unforgettable! During the weekends and the time after our volunteer work, we were able to explore, see and visit a lot of beautiful places in Ghana and met amazing ...
Ich war für 6 Wochen da und habe eine Famulatur im Krankenhaus gemacht. Im Vorhinein habe ich schon all die guten Bewertungen gelesen und war gespannt, wie meine eigenen Erfahrungen sein werden. Aber ich kann all meinen Vorrednern nur zustimmen. Ich hatte in Ghana die besten 6 Wochen überhaupt. ..

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Atibie

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