Projects Abroad Medical Internships in Kenya
- Kenya
About Program
Are you a student considering a career in the medical field? Or perhaps you’re a medical student looking for practical experience?
Join a medical internship in Kenya and gain work experience by observing medical professionals as they work at hospitals! During our medical outreach, you will learn basic medical skills and do health checks in disadvantaged communities. Medical internship opportunities include Medicine, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy.
Wildlife safaris are probably Kenya’s most famous tourist activity, so don’t miss out on the chance to see lions, rhinos, and buffalo in their natural habitat. Hiking opportunities abound, and adventurous souls can challenge themselves summiting Mount Kenya.
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Sustainability
We are committed to sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.
Our initiatives:
► Climate-positive projects
► Low-impact travel model
► Increased biodiversity
Partnering with Ecologi
We have partnered with Ecologi to offset more carbon emissions than we generate.
Planting trees for a greener future
We plant a tree for every volunteer who joins our projects.
Long-term impact
Our projects are designed to create long-term, positive change for communities and the environment.
Ethical Impact
Join Projects Abroad, a force for good connecting volunteers with communities. Build green futures, fight inequality, and empower locals on impactful adventures.
Visit our website to learn more about our impact worldwide.
Program Highlights
- Choose a project you are passionate about that fits your interests
- Select your own start date and duration
- Get 24/7 support from the local staff
- Live and work in the local community
- Have fun exploring the country and its culture over the weekends
Popular Programs
Gain medical work experience by learning directly from doctors and doing health checks during outreaches.
Gain practical experience while working in a hospital or clinic in Nanyuki and learn directly from nurses.
A medical internship in Kenya for high school students is perfect for any teenager interested in getting medical experience. It will add value to your CV if you’re pursuing a medical career, and give you interesting points to talk about in interviews and essays. You’ll also do hands-on work during medical outreaches in disadvantaged communities.
Gain practical experience and learn directly from an occupational therapist while treating patients with special needs.
Questions & Answers
Location
Kenya is a middle income country, which often comes to a shock to tourists who expect to see a wildly impoverished and unruly country. Following their Independence from British colonial rule, many Kenyans started seeking business ventures alongside the growing tourism, which is even more present today. From the incredible wildlife on land and underwater, you will have a lot of activities that show you the natural beauty of Kenya.
Response from
Dear Ryan, thank you for sharing! We understand that as a young student you want to take part in medical activities to make sure that's the area you want to focus your career in - it's a huge commitment! That is why we arrange our Medicine High School Specials in such a way that you are exposed to medicine and can see how it is done in the real world so you can learn as much as possible. We are glad this experience reaffirmed your passion! Good luck with your future studies!