INTERNSHIP ABROAD PROGRAM

GLOBAL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP OR ROTATION (KENYA)

A clinical placement in Kenya (4+ weeks)

AT A GLANCE

  • Global Internship Course
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Intern Abroad Destination: Kenya
  • Dates: Flexible (Year-Round) - minimum 4 weeks
  • Eligibility: Undergrad/grad/professional - medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health sciences 

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Advance your clinical skills in Kenya
This flexible 4‑week (or longer) clinical internship immerses pre-health, nursing, medical, pharmacy, and allied-health students in Kenyan healthcare settings. Participants engage directly with patient care, clinical observation, diagnostics, and public health initiatives under the mentorship of experienced local professionals. Driven by ethical standards and cultural humility, this internship fosters clinical competency and global health perspectives within Kenya’s diverse healthcare landscape.
Program Highlights
  • Hands-on clinical engagement across specialties like internal medicine, maternal & child health, emergency care, and community health
  • Insight into global health systems with exposure to both urban hospitals and rural clinics
  • Structured reflection & mentoring via weekly supervision and interdisciplinary group discussions
  • Cultural immersion enhanced through professional and community-based learning activities
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ACADEMICS

Program Structure
The Global Clinical Internship or Rotation is a clinical placement spanning a minimum of four weeks plus pre-program eLearning. It enables students to develop and apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in a real-world work environment. Qualified students are placed with a local hospital or public health organization in one of various fields, including, among others, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, allied health, oral health, or mental health. Students are matched with host organizations according to their level of study, existing skills, and desired fields. A specific placement plan is developed in advance of each stay.

Students benefit from a pre-placement orientation, a weekly classroom or field session with interdisciplinary training, and a weekly formal supervisory meeting.

Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate clinical proficiency and sound practice in patient care settings
  • Communicate empathetically and professionally within multicultural healthcare teams
  • Understand the integration of individual clinical work with broader public health systems
  • Reflect critically on ethical and cultural dimensions of clinical practice abroad
  • Present a polished digital portfolio showcasing clinical accomplishments and intercultural growth
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PROGRAM LOCATION: KENYA

The powerhouse of the East African Community, Kenya is one of the most diverse countries in Africa. From the white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to volcanic mountains in the Great Rift Valley. From the vast savannahs to the lacustrine highlands near Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake on the continent. Cultural traditions converge in Kenya, making it a dynamic and vibrant place to visit and experience.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Kenya is a vibrant East African hub, blending dynamic urban life with breathtaking natural landscapes.
As part of the program, you will experience the country’s rich cultural heritage and diverse communities. Starting in Nairobi, explore the city’s energetic markets, visit the National Museum, and see Kenya’s conservation efforts at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or the Giraffe Centre.
Kenya is also deeply rooted in tradition. Walk through the historic Karen Blixen Estate, learn about the culture of its more than 40 tribes, and visit local villages to experience daily life. 
Take a safari in Nairobi National Park, just minutes from the city. Spend weekends exploring the Maasai Mara, the white-sand beaches of Diani, or the Great Rift Valley with Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park.
For those seeking adventure, climb Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak, or go white-water rafting in Saganna. Food lovers can explore the fusion of African, Indian, and Middle Eastern influences in Kenyan cuisine, from delicious nyama choma (grilled meat) to flavorful street food like samosas and chapati.
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HOUSING & MEALS

The program includes 4+ weeks in Kenya. For this time, GEI Kenya offers different housing options that students can choose from, pending availability. These include:

  • Homestays: Typically single rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
  • Serviced apartments: Single or shared double rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
  • University residence halls at our local partner universities: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities
  • Simple guesthouses: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities


Homestay host families typically provide breakfast and dinner. Students in serviced apartments, university residence halls, or guesthouses are usually responsible for all meals outside of core course meals.

You can find additional information in the following blog post: Accommodation – What to expect.

DATES, FEES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Program Dates

Application Due Date

Fees

Year-round (4+ weeks)

3 months prior to program start

US $2,850 (4 weeks)
US $550 per additional week

At GEI, we strongly believe in equal access to academic opportunities in study abroad. In order to help eliminate financial barriers, we offer a variety of merit scholarships, trailblazer scholarships, and opportunity scholarships and grants, ranging from $500 to full tuition awards. Each year, GEI is awarding several hundred thousand dollars in scholarships. You can find further information as well as additional resources for external funding opportunities in the following blog post: Scholarships & Grants.

INSTRUCTORS & COORDINATORS

Meet our core team

All of our instructors and coordinators are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.
Waleed Fatth, MPH
Program Director
Francoise Uzamukunda, MA
Academic Director, East Africa
Thuy Phan, MA
Academic Director, Vietnam
Chone Chaowai, MIDP
Academic Director, Thailand
Kari Cousins, MA/MSc
Academic Director, Southern Africa
Yvan Rubengebenge
Operations Manager, Rwanda
Eric Kingoina, DCS
Operations Manager, Kenya
Dang Huynh, BA
Operations, Vietnam
Denyse Iradukunda, BA
Operations, Rwanda
Sammy Davies Mochama, BSc
Operations, Kenya
Mabwe Gwamure, BSc
Operations, South Africa

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