Start Your Global Health Journey Abroad: Affordable, All-Year Internships for Future Healthcare Leaders

At Go Elective, we believe international healthcare internships shouldn’t be a luxury, they should be accessible to every aspiring medical, nursing, and pre-health student ready to make a difference.

Whether you're looking to shadow surgeons in a busy East African referral hospital or observe maternal care in a community clinic, our year-round internship programs in Kenya and Tanzania are designed with intention, affordability, and mentorship at their core.

You don’t need to wait for summer. You don’t need to break the bank. And you won’t be lost in a sea of students. With Go Elective, your global health experience is personal, purposeful, and built to fit your goals—and your budget.

Why Choose Go-Elective?

We know students live on a budget. And we know the value of clinical experience that’s immersive and thoughtfully structured. That’s why our internship programs are among the most affordable and accessible in global health—without compromising quality.

Unlike larger programs that overcrowd hospital spaces, we work with small cohorts to ensure you receive meaningful mentorship and direct exposure. And because our focus is on Kenya and Tanzania only, we offer deeper relationships with our hospital partners and tailored experiences for each intern.

Transparent Pricing with Full Support

We offer simple, all-inclusive pricing that lets you focus on learning—not logistics.

• 1 Week: $2,000
• 2 Weeks: $2,300
• 3 Weeks: $2,700
• 4 Weeks: $3,100

See complete prices here Go Elective Fees

✅ Included in your program fee:

• Comprehensive pre-trip planning and visa support
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Comfortable gated housing with in-house catering
• Reliable Wi-Fi, laundry service, and private security
• Two-way daily transport to your placement hospital
• Weekly global health seminars and clinical debriefs
• Swahili language and culture lessons
• Personalized clinical rotations based on your field of study
• Mentorship and supervision from licensed professionals
• Internship documentation and hospital processing fees
• Certificate of Participation and recommendation letter
• Guided city tours and cultural immersion
• Volunteer outreach opportunities in the community

Not included:

• International airfare
• Vaccinations or travel insurance
• Personal expenses and visa fees
• Optional excursions (safaris, weekend trips, mountaineering)

Clinical Opportunities Across Kenya and Tanzania

Our programs are based in teaching hospitals, regional referral centers, and mission-based clinics that serve high-volume, diverse patient populations. Whether you’re pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-PA, or pursuing dentistry or public health, you’ll be placed in departments that align with your interests.

Kenya

In Kenya, Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa is our main facility. See others here

Coast General Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including general surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, internal medicine, ER, infectious disease, and more. It’s one of the largest and busiest hospitals in East Africa—ideal for students looking for robust clinical exposure.

Tanzania

Placements in Arusha and surrounding areas give students a first-hand look into primary care delivery, maternal health, rural medicine, and public health programming. These settings are especially well-suited for students interested in global health equity and community-based approaches to care.

Intern When It Works for You

Our programs are available all year round, so you can travel and learn on your own schedule—whether it’s spring break, summer vacation, a January term, or a gap year.

With start dates available nearly every week, you can:

• Plan around your school calendar
• Intern during your winter break
• Add global health experience to your medical school or nursing school application
• Take a purposeful trip during a gap year or post-grad period

Go Beyond the Clinic

Your internship isn’t just about clinical work—it’s a cultural exchange, a travel opportunity, and a chance to grow personally and professionally. While with Go Elective, you can:

• Join weekend safaris in Tsavo, Serengeti, or the Maasai Mara
• Climb Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya
• Visit the Swahili coast, spice markets, or ancient towns
• Participate in volunteer outreach projects and health education campaigns

We believe global health education should include a deeper understanding of the people, communities, and systems you’re serving.

Final Thoughts: Purposeful, Personal, and Accessible

At Go Elective, we don’t believe in gatekeeping healthcare internships. Our mission is to make global clinical exposure more equitable, more intentional, and more affordable for students who want to build careers in service of others.

You don’t need a 6-week summer break. You don’t need $5,000+. You just need the drive to learn, serve, and grow.

Our internships are running right now—so the best time to start planning is today.

> Apply here or explore our programs to learn more.

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Author: Go-Elective Abroad

Date Published: Jun 14, 2025