• Good Health And Well-Being

Medical Shadowing in Underrated Communities

location
2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Outstanding 5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Observe medical procedures side-by-side to doctors, surgeons and nurses
  • Rotate through all major departments and customized according to the intern’s area of medical interest
  • Up to 40 hours per week in state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics
  • Ethical, medical and surgical shadowing, compliant with AAMC guidelines
  • Opportunity to explore Tanzania

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Shadow doctors & nurses in Tanzania for up to 40 hours per week. Rotate between different departments, clinics & surgeries. 🩺

This is an in-country shadowing program with provided shared housing and local team support.

The Arusha, Tanzania Medical Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the field of healthcare and make a meaningful impact on undeserved communities. ..

About the program

This is an in-country shadowing program with provided shared housing and local team support.

The Arusha, Tanzania Medical Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the field of healthcare and make a meaningful impact on undeserved communities. Participants will work alongside local medical professionals, shadowing in diverse clinical settings, gaining experience in areas such as general medicine, ER, Surgical, maternal and child health, and tropical diseases. This immersive program also includes cultural exchange activities, allowing volunteers to engage with the local community and understand the broader context of healthcare in Tanzania. With a focus on collaboration and learning, this internship is an invaluable experience for those passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to global health initiatives. This internship program is suitable for all medical students, and their placement within the hospital can depend on their area of study.

Our medical internship program offers pre-med, pre-health & graduates students the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning in the medical field. With valuable experience, you’ll develop your skills and understanding of different medical professions.

It is important to note with this program, it is based in a developing country, and medical care offered in Tanzania is much less advanced than in the US. A big aspect of this internship is taking the opportunity to learn and understand the challenges within the lack of medical care available in developing countries. As such, it is important to be prepared for this.


Department Rotation: Anesthesiology, Dialysis, Emergency Room, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematopathology, Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Pediatrics, OBGYN

Typical day

At the start of each week a shadowing schedule is drafted between you and the coordinating doctor to rotate through all major departments.

Your day will begin at 8am following your shadowing schedule and see clinics, surgeries and diagnostics with the medical staff explaining everything in English. ..

Typical day

At the start of each week a shadowing schedule is drafted between you and the coordinating doctor to rotate through all major departments.

Your day will begin at 8am following your shadowing schedule and see clinics, surgeries and diagnostics with the medical staff explaining everything in English. Expect to end your shadowing each day at around 4-5pm depending on surgery duration and clinic rotations.

Free-time activities

Arusha, nestled near Mount Kilimanjaro, is a gateway to thrilling wildlife experiences. Iconic wildlife safaris in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, adventurous hiking experiences, pristine beaches of Zanzibar and the cultural tapestry woven through historic Stone Town.

Activities List

  • Safari (3 or ...

Free-time activities

Arusha, nestled near Mount Kilimanjaro, is a gateway to thrilling wildlife experiences. Iconic wildlife safaris in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, adventurous hiking experiences, pristine beaches of Zanzibar and the cultural tapestry woven through historic Stone Town.

Activities List

  • Safari (3 or 4 days)
  • Hike Kilimanjaro (6 - 8 days)
  • Moshi tour (waterfalls, culture, coffee plantation)
  • Mtu Wa Mbu (2 day adventure and cultural tour)
  • Hot Springs
  • Walking Safari
  • Day hikes (Mt Meru or Kilimanjaro)
  • Cultural Heritage Museum
  • Maasai Market
  • Shenga
  • Painting classes
  • Zanzibar weekend
  • Relax!

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 (fluently)

Education Requirements

At least one year of undergraduate study completed, with a relevant scientific major such as biology, chemistry, neuroscience, behavioral sciences, physics etc. at College level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, Passport copy, Profile Photo, Criminal Background Check and

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Interns must have a genuine interest in medicine and commitment to observation of both surgical and non surgical procedures

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 16:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Cerca Abroad

To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!
– Program Fees Include:
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Airport pick-up
  • Customized internship plan
  • Fully furnished shared Accommodation
  • Local English speaking coordinator
  • International reference letter
  • Internship placement
  • Program & host city orientation
– Program Fees do not include:
  • Local activities & meals
  • International/local travel costs
  • Travel document assistance & Insurance
  • Any other service not mentioned

We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial deposit payment) will be due no less than 30 days before your internship start date.

Prior to your arrival you will also be asked to pay a $400 security deposit to cover potential damages, to the apartments and host sites, which is fully refunded after check-out within 30 days if everything is in order.

Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Internships start on Mondays and you will have the choice to participate in the program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks.

The program fees include a free airport pickup on Sunday before the start date on Monday. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.

In regard to visas, you will need to obtain a particular intern/volunteer visa on airport  arrival, upon which, us as the host organisation/company will send them a letter which you will print and present at customs.


Accommodation

  • The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds)
  • with WiFi
  • shared with 1-6 other same-sex interns 
  • located in safe area with easy access to public transport and close to the hospital. 

    • The last night at the accommodation is Friday night in the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Tanzania. 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 Tanzania provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

The program operates throughout the year.

Internships start on Mondays and have the choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks.

The program fee includes a free airport pickup on Sunday before the start date on Monday. To qualify for the free pickup, interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport you will be welcomed and transferred to your housing. For interns arriving at an earlier time, a pick-up service can be provided upon request and subject to availability.

Vaccinations: Typhoid/Hep A (highly recommended), Tetanus, Yellow Fever (only required if participants travel through Kenya first).

Adequate information about the city and hosting institution will be sent before arrival. It includes information about the city, local culture, rules, emergency contact numbers and the local team.

In regard to visas, you will need to obtain a particular intern/volunteer visa on airport  arrival, upon which, us as the host organisation/company will send them a letter which you will print and present at customs.

Interns should budget about 2,000 – 7,000 TSH (about US $.90 – $3 USD) per day for public transport depending on whether they choose Dala Dala, Tuk Tuk or Taxi. 10,000 to 25,000 TSH for a simple lunch out (about US$5 – 15). Tanzania has many dining options and from many different cuisines ranging from budget to high end depending on the intern’s needs. Most places accept credit/debit cards but interns are advised to carry cash in Tanzanian Shilling. There are several free ATMs in town and are easy to access.

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

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 1,889€
3 weeks 2,485€
4 weeks 3,082€
5 weeks 3,678€
6 weeks 4,275€
7 weeks 4,871€
8 weeks 5,368€
9 weeks 5,865€
10 weeks 6,362€
11 weeks 6,859€
12 weeks (max. stay) 7,357€
Average fees 778€/week

Program fees

778€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

2 - 12 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 Cerca Abroad during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad

Outstanding 5 rating (126 reviews)

Agency

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Dennis

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Study, Volunteer, Intern Abroad programs in Greece or Remote Internships in Europe

Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad specializes in engineering solutions and educational programs. The company started in 2017 by offering medical shadowing internships to hundreds of participants from around the world. Over the past few years it has expanded its program portfolio of in-person (agricultural, engineering, environmental, health) and remote internships (agricultural, engineering, health & safety, marketing, software) to Erasmus+ funded MSc degrees & courses (electromobility, marine/maritime ICT, precision agriculture), offering a range of exciting educational pathways.

126 reviews · rating5

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Location

Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania > Arusha

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