Pre Medical Shadowing Internship

Admission into medical school is getting more competitive, there are many applicants yet the spaces available are limited. In Harvard medical school for example 2016 had a total of 7069 applicants yet those admitted were 235. While Medical school admission interview panels look for good grades in MCATS it is the provable passion for the medical field that gets you selected. Medical volunteering

Our premedical shadowing internships are keenly designed to gift you an opportunity to experience the actual environment of health and health services delivery. We provide you an opportunity to extensively shadow doctors in their real areas of work and this way you get to determine whether medicine is actually your field. Our shadowing program besides giving you an opportunity for medical exposure equips you with cultural competence helping you understand how culture, social values and societal norms interact with and in the process of care delivery.

What you will do:

At Tai Global Elective you will shadow physicians in their work environment for at least 25 hours a week, you will be availed with mentorship and supervision as well as guided observational learning that helps you gain insight into medicine. With healthcare professionals in developing world who practice and deliver care with limited resources, un-advanced equipment and heavy patient load you have a sure bet to kick starting your medical career.

With us you walk closely with the physicians across several medical specialties among them, General medicine, Accidents and Emergency, Pediatrics and child health, Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Surgery department. We listen to your interest and style your placement toward ensuring that you are enriched, your interests accomplished and your passion for medicine rejuvenated. A different health system and especially in a developing country helps you understand patient’s perspectives and how they impact on the health services.

Our program runs all year long and thus you can choose to come on program at any time of the year and especially at that vacation coming next. Speak to us today and find the surest way to determine whether medicine is your profession, build a winning personal statement and gather convincing talking points for the medical school admission through real experience real encounter with the practice of medicine.

The Program Include:

  1. medical internship program customized to your medical school elective requirements and clinical interests.
  2. A comprehensive pre-departure guide.
  3. Airport transfers as per different location guidelines.
  4. Designated mentors and support from local staff.
  5. Gated, safe and comfortable houses complete with in-house catering, Wi-Fi access, and support staff.
  6. Biweekly global health tutorials.
  7. Two-way transport to your clinical site.
  8. Basic Swahili lessons twice a week.
  9. Certificate of participation on program completion.
  10. Volunteer activities as per schedule by our local staff.
  11. A chance to explore and travel: safaris, excursions, and mountaineering as optional add-on activities.

For more specific questions and information about the Medical Programs please contact us via info@taiglobalelective.com

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What People Say About Us

Travelling and voluteering abroad has helped us to understand the meaning of life and it has helped us become better people. Each time we travel, we see the world with new eyes.

Travelling abroad was one of the best things I've ever done. With this program, we got the opportunity to immerse ourselves into the healthcare system of Kenya through our hands-on experiences in a public hospital. I also got the chance to spend time in orphanages and schools, which was not only beneficial to the kids but definitely for me as well. Additionally, we went on a safari, visited beaches, toured Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus, and saw the famous Mombasa elephant tusks. This trip not only allowed me to become a better future physician, but a better person overall. I greatly encourage students to participate in a program such as this; it truly is a life-changing adventure.

Courtney Cox.

Student, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona U.S.A.

My name is Nydia Orrantia and I attend The University of Arizona. I am majoring in Physiology and would like to pursue a career in Physician Assistant. I had been wanting to volunteer abroad for about three years, but being in my comfort zone had restricted me of doing so. This year I was determined to come out of my comfort zone and I started doing my research in which program would fit me better, and I came across Tai Global Elective. This program stood out for me because of the opportunities that are given to you to be able to interact so much with patients and have a great amount of hands on experience. After completing this trip I felt like it not only gave me the experience nor exposed to a different medical culture, but also had the opportunity to help a third world country with much needed assistance. I have been blessed to be given an opportunity like this and I know I was greatly committed to give my all to this experience.

Nydia Orrantia

Physiology Major, University of Arizona, Tucson

Coming to Mombasa, Kenya with Tai Global Electives has truly been a life changing experience. The program they offer really let me experience a completely different side of medicine and health care that I may have never gotten to experience where I come from, Canada. Being only a pre-med student, I want to be absolutely sure that spending the next 10 years studying medicine was right for me. This opportunity really allowed me to see what it would be like working in a hospital, with other doctors, caring for patients. During my three-week internship at Coast Provincial General Hospital I worked along side Doctors and nurses on a daily basis. I spent time in different departments such as Emergency, Minor Surgery, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.

John Demarco

Student University of Ontario Canada

Choosing to travel with Tai Global Elective was one of the best decisions I have made for my medical career. I worked with Doctors in all medical fields and completed rotations to see what department was best suited for me. The experiences and challenges I encountered really taught me the value of medicine in a developed country. The experience was much more than I initially anticipated; it allowed me to grow as an individual and see what kind of Doctor I want to be. You learn how to handle high-pressure situations and your presence truly makes a difference in the lives of many. If you are interested in volunteer work with local orphanages like myself, Tai Global organizes trips for you to do so. The crew was incredible, they tried their best to make you feel welcomed and right at home from the day you arrived to the day you left. I highly recommend anyone going into the Health Care professional to travel to Africa and work in a public hospital. The obstacles you face and overcome will change your life. Going in with an open mind I embraced the culture and the people around me and fell in love with Africa. I’ll be back one day!

Nisha Vanmali

Student University of Ontario Canada
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