Surgery 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 surgery placements enable cultural interaction, skill adaptation, and practical, hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
This program introduces students to general surgical principles, covering pre-op evaluation, intra-op decision-making, and post-op care, while addressing surgical illnesses, surgical critical care, and non-operative care of critically ill patients. Besides, our surgery 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 surgical approaches worldwide and immersing yourself in various procedures performed by experienced surgeons. You?ll also Experience firsthand the impact of limited resources, poverty, and socio-cultural traditions on healthcare delivery. In regions with minimal access to health care, your contribution becomes crucial.
Unique Clinical Experiences
With a shortage of surgeons in the region, you'll encounter diverse operative experiences, contributing to both your skill set and the local community's healthcare.
Residents get to participate in bedside rounds and intra-operative experiences, diagnosing and treating surgical diseases in an austere environment, refining efficiency and adaptability skills.
Exposure to Diverse Specialties
Explore a range of specialties, including Orthopedic Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Pediatric Surgery, Burn Surgery, Trauma and Emergency Surgery, and General Surgery.
Hands-On Learning in the Operating Room
Enhance suturing skills, experience invasive techniques, and broaden trauma assessment acumen. Shadow experienced surgeons in the operating room, asking questions at appropriate moments and adhering to professional standards.
Community Outreach and Volunteering
Participate in community outreach programs, volunteering in local orphanages, schools, and health education initiatives. Contribute to the well-being of the communities where we operate.
Insightful Global Healthcare Seminar
Engage in biweekly residence-based seminars, providing in-depth discussions on the healthcare system in the host country. Attend sessions with local healthcare professionals, gaining a broader perspective.
Safety and Support
Your well-being is our top priority. We ensure your safety with secure accommodations and provide 24/7 support through designated mentors and other staff.
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 to the destinations.
Available Specialties
GE offers surgery placements in a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Pediatric Surgery, Burn Surgery, Trauma, and Emergency Surgery. Participants also gain insight into preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative patient care.
Kindly note that there are a limited number of slots for each department, so we recommend securing your spot as early as possible. We maintain a controlled number of students to uphold the quality of our surgical 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 surgery 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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