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Elective Africa: Structured and Supervised Healthcare Electives and Pre-Health Shadowing Internships in Africa

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Elective Africa provides healthcare and pre-health students and volunteers an opportunity to undertake projects in Healthcare Electives, Pre-Health Shadowing, Teaching, childcare and conservation. The customized placements are well crafted to suit one’s specific individual interests and school requirements. The program locations allow one to choose from a variety of adventure options including Swahili cultural experience, safaris, mountain climbing, hikes, snorkelling and beach life. Whatever project you choose to undertake, you stand to get a rewarding, enriching, adventurous and a great learning experience.

Volunteer programs

Program type

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
45
Age notes
All participants for our programs must be at least 18 years of age except for High school volunteer programs.
Student status required
No
Type of student status required
  • High school
  • Undergraduate/college
  • Graduate
Qualifications required
  • High school or equivalent
Languages

Pricing

Price range
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airfare
  • Airport pick-up
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation
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Elective Africa is a leading organizer of educational and expedition travel programs to Africa. Our mission is to provide unique experiential learning trips with a global perspective. Our programs include: Healthcare Electives and Pre-Health Shadowing Placements and Gap Year Volunteer and School ...
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