Electives For Medical Students

  Kenya

Eldoret,  Homa Bay,  Kakamega,  Karuri,  Machakos,  Mombasa,  Nairobi,  Nakuru

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Program starts at the beginning of each month

Description: IVDN will be glad to introduce Pre-medical and Medical students to health institutions in rural western Kenya at the St. Joseph Mission's Hospital and Oruba Nursing and Maternity Home Ltd. These two institutions are located in rural western part of Kenya. The students will have an opportunity to rotate in medical specialities of their choice.

IVDN medical program incorporates the students' knowledge of pharmacology, immunology, pathology, cytology etc. This knowledge is narrowed to a clinician's perspective as they passively participate in major(consultant's) ward rounds between 8am-11am. Students will also participate in community out-reach clinics in collaboration with the hospitals and the surrounding rural community. During the outreach programmes, the students are involved in giving health talks, junior clerkship for those interested, immunization of under 5 age group, distribution of deworming drugs and many other duties that would be tailored to meet the preclinical students curriculum requirements.

Work is so varied and spread across many areas. The hospitals are very busy with a multitude of duties and responsibilities so students will be over-worked at times and in most areas. As a volunteer, you may be required to work in various departments including Surgery, ICU, Physiotherapy. X-ray and many others depending on your academic year programme.Most of the work will be to help and assist the local doctors and nurses with their day to day routine.

Please visit our website and click on "Guide to Programmes" for more informaion on elective programme.

Highlights: Elective term students will rotate through internal medicine, Surgery and special rotations that include ophthalmology, psychiatry & ENT. Students are at liberty to pick on particular specialties of interest to them.

Pre-clinical students will find slots within the hospital's program where their knowledge of pharmacology, immunology, pathology, cytology, anatomy, physiology, clinical chemistry will be narrowed to a clinician's perspective.

Qualifications: This programme is open to all pre-medical and medical students.

Cost in US$: US$1300

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: IVDN medical volunteer is one who is committed to making difference during their elective program. Participants should be keen to learn about other cultures, make new friends and all should be able to work closely with other staff in the hospital.

Age Range: 17 yrs and above

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 4-10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Interactive voluntary development network (IVDN)'s Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide and offer opportunities for both students and international volunteers to interact in development and educational programs thus enabling them to gain experience and build their capacities for their lives and that of future generations.

Year Founded: 2000