Dental Electives Abroad
What’s Included in the Program
Go Elective offers a comprehensive surgery internship abroad package.
We provide pre-trip support; airport transfers; 24/7 assistance; safe, spacious, and comfortable housing; private transport; unlimited Wi-Fi access; laundry services; chef-prepared meals tailored to personal dietary preferences; hospital fees; orientation; mentorship/training; residence-based weekly global health seminars; language lessons; recommendation letter/certificate of participation; volunteering opportunities as well as a chance to explore the destination, hike Mt. Kilimanjaro or go on a safari.
Why Choose Go Elective?
In today’s interconnected world, gaining a global healthcare perspective is essential. International dentistry elective experiences not only give you an edge in academic and job applications but also enable cultural interaction, skill adaptation, and practical, hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
In Kenya and Tanzania, the scarcity of dental resources and technology contributes to a lack of access to quality oral health for many. Through our dental electives, you'll encounter diverse dental practices and conditions, gaining global insights and skills necessary for your future career. Besides, our dental elective programs abroad come with distinct advantages including:
Flexible Program Durations and Dates
You can tailor your experience to your schedule. Our program durations range from 2 to 12 weeks, allowing you to choose dates that work best for your educational and professional commitments.
Global Health Impact
You will gain international exposure by exploring diverse dental approaches worldwide and immersing yourself in various procedures performed by experienced dentists. You?ll also experience firsthand the impact of limited resources, poverty, and socio-cultural traditions on oral healthcare delivery. In regions with minimal access to health care, your contribution becomes crucial.
Unique Clinical Experiences
With a shortage of dentists in the region, you'll encounter diverse dental conditions contributing to both your skill set and the local community's healthcare.
Exposure to Diverse Specialties
Explore a range of specialties, including periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, dental public health, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and maxillofacial surgery.
Hands-On Learning in the Operating Room
Participate in basic dental care, including gum treatment, restorative dentistry, extractions, and orthodontic treatment.
Community Outreach and Volunteering
Contribute to the well-being of the communities where we operate by taking part in our community outreach programs and dental hygiene clinics, making a positive impact on the local communities. This includes teaching dental hygiene in local orphanages, or schools as well as distributing free toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Global Health Seminars
Engage in biweekly residence-based global health seminars, providing in-depth discussions on the healthcare system in the host country. Attend sessions with local dentists and other healthcare professionals, gaining a broader perspective.
Safaris & Cultural Immersion
Why travel so far and miss out on exploring your placement destination? Consider a safari in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti, or, for hikers, the chance to conquer Africa's tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro. These opportunities await when you open yourself to exploring beyond your familiar borders. Picture yourself immersed in a new country, navigating vibrant markets, and sampling exotic cuisines.
GE Elective Programs Health & Safety
Our program residences are situated in the safest parts of the cities where we work. Each residence is in a gated community with security staff available all through. The accommodations might involve sharing a room with one other person depending on the number of participants at that particular time.
The residences are equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi, kitchen, dining area, and access to a swimming pool. Additionally, we offer private transportation in the destinations.
GE Dental Program Approach & Specialties
Participants will receive comprehensive exposure to dental skills and procedures. From initial history-taking and examination to tasks like cleaning, scaling, fillings, extractions, composite restorations, aesthetic dentistry, and the treatment of gum disease, you'll gain proficiency in diverse aspects of dental care. This unique experience will broaden your understanding and refine your skills, allowing you to navigate the complexities of providing dental care in resource-limited settings.
Specialties
The specialties include periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, dental public health, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and maxillofacial surgery. Be aware that there is a limited number of openings, so we recommend securing your spot as early as possible. We maintain a controlled number of students to uphold the quality of our clinical placements.
Scope, Task & Responsibilities of Medical Students in Our Surgery Program
Adventure Beyond Medicine
We understand that exploring the local culture and attractions is an important part of your experience. In your free time, you'll have the opportunity to go on safaris, join excursions, or even take on adventurous activities like hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa.
These optional add-on activities allow you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the placement destinations.
Preparing for Your Elective Abroad
Before embarking on your medical elective program, we recommend familiarizing yourself with your designated placement location. Learning about the language, climate, local customs, and culture will enrich your experience and help you adapt more easily. We will cover this in the pre-trip sessions.
Don't Leave Your Friends Behind!
Most applications are solo trips that then join other participants in the program. However,
you are free to travel with a group of friends or classmates. Moreover, you have the option
of extending your experience by inviting your family to join you for a memorable safari at
the program's conclusion.
Note that there may be group discounts available for those who choose to travel with friends
or classmates.
Other Placement Options
Besides healthcare, other work placement options available are Teaching, Community Development, Business Treks, HIV work, Orphanage Work, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and more.
Our programs revolve around volunteering, studying abroad, career exploration, cultural immersion, language study, and gap year programs. Which can all be used for school credit.
Success Stories from Our Alumni Network
Go Elective surpassed my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the GE staff made me feel at ease. The shadowing experience I got from the rural clinics in Mombasa was incredible, allowing me to see things I don't think I would have seen anywhere else.
Kayla Foord, Premed Internship
Success Stories from Our Alumni Network
Working with a skilled surgeon was incredible, but the real highlight was the eye-opening experience at the Coast General Hospital. It humbled me and showed me the impact that the medical profession can have worldwide.
Matthew O'Donnell, Medical Elective
Go Elective surpassed my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the GE staff made me feel at ease. The shadowing experience I got from the rural clinics in Mombasa was incredible, allowing me to see things I don't think I would have seen anywhere else.
Kayla Foord, Premed Internship
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