Obstetric Surgery, Maternity & Gynecology Internship - Medi Trip Volunteers
About Program
Join local obstetrics and gynaecology surgeons to help provide care to women with obstetric and gynaecology complications. Students & Professionals welcome!
You will work in alongside the obstetric and gynaecology surgeons and labour and delivery staff to help with pregnant women struggling with complex pregnancies and deliveries.
Procedures performed with our team:
Spinal or IV anaesthesia for C-sections
Emergency C-Sections
C-Sections and uterine dilation/curettage/evacuation procedures
Vacuum assisted deliveries
Perineal laceration repair (e.g. 3rd and 4th degree lacerations and obstetric fistulas)
Catheterisation
Management of fetal malpresentation (external cephalic version or breech delivery)
Ultrasounds
Neonatal resuscitation
Gynaecological examination
Management of post delivery gynaecological issues
Family planning consultations
Normal deliveries
Who we accept:
Doctors
Midwives
Students (pre-qualification and post graduate)
Nurses
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Program Highlights
- Experience a life changing cultural journey to Africa
- Gain perspective of how developing nations keep their cultures alive in our modern fast changing world
- Become more passionate about healthcare and gain a sense of community!
- Make memories you will never forget with people from all over the world sharing your experience with you
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Location
Arusha, a city in Tanzania, is nestled between Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park among other reserves filled with wildlife.
