A Transformative Experience in Kenya

“This was my first time coming to Africa. This program has been a great balance between shadowing at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital and a better understanding the Kenyan healthcare system. The staff at Elective Africa have always made me feel welcome and safe. They are very open to working with your wants and needs, and they truly want each participant to have a phenomenal experience. We were able to work with them to not only tour and explore Mombasa, but also to travel to Malindi, Hell's Kitchen, and even Diani. They ...

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Inspiring Young Minds

“I really enjoyed my time in Kenya with Elective Africa The Staff is incredibly kind and hard-working. Every morning they prepared food before we woke up and at night they played late to ensure were taken care of. I also loved Meeting and teaching the children at school. The teachers Were very kind and helpful and they gave me room to teach classes that I wanted. The Children are the best part of working at the School. They are Creative, Smart curious, and kind. It is a joy to teach them. I also ...

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A Great Addition To My Training!

My Placement at the Coast Genral Hospital was a great experience in my medical training. Global health is a topic that I am very interested in and being in a hospital abroad provided great first hand experience. The doctors were helpful and wanted to teach. I wass a great addition to my training - Kaela Jrall

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I Will Never Forget All of the Fascinating Medical Cases

The experience was so amazing. I will never forget all of the fascinating medical cases I saw ranging from dermatitis to a total thyroidectomy. I learned so much in the hospital that I will take throughout my education and career. Outside the hospital was just as amazing. We went to beautiful restaurants, saw many animals at Haller Park and went to the beach.

My favorite part of this trip was going to the local primary school and teaching the children about infectious diseases and how to stay healthy. It makes me happy to know I taught something to the kids ...

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I Learned So Much About How Medicine is Practiced

I greatly enjoyed my experience with Elective Africa. The staff at the home were very kind and helpful. The staff at the hospital were very welcoming and knowledgeable. I learned so much about how medicine is practiced here and how it differs from the US. I was also able to meet and connect with other medical/premedical students from around the world. The four weeks I spent here will help me become a better provider in the US and have changed my outlook on medicine.

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A Once in a Lifetime Experience!

My experience with Elective Africa in Mombasa has provided me with a precious and rewarding opportunity to only understand healthcare in a less-developed setting but also appreciate the wealth of cultures and humanities in Kenya. 

The clerical attachments with the departments of surgery and emergency medicine have allowed me to learn new medical knowledge and acquire new skills. Provided that one I proactive, there is a plethora of opportunities to learn new things, such as IV cannula insertion, setting up IV fluids, suturing, and much more. The doctors and nurses have been incredibly encouraging and supportive and I felt as if ...

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Exceptional Learning Experience!

The elective at Coast General Hospital has taught me far much than I expected. As long as I request the doctor here are willing to let me practice on almost everything, from examining patients to practical skills. It is a wonderful place that will transform you into a better person. The snorkeling experience was also wonderful and very exciting.

I hope to learn from the doctors here in the future too.

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I Found Myself Not Wanting to Leave

My experience here in Mombasa at Coast Provincial General Hospital is something that I will always cherish. I got to experience medicine in a different light which has allowed me to grow in the right direction over these last few weeks. 

Throughout my time at the hospital, I got to observe different procedures in different departments in addition to simple observation, I also got the chance to gain some hands-on experience under supervision from different doctors and nurses who were all very friendly and eager to teach. I never felt y time at the hospital was wasted but instead ...

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I Have Seen Some Very Rare Conditions at the Hospital

As a future healthcare professional, I believe it is necessary to develop cultural competency skills that in most cases can only be developed by going out of your comfort zone, This is why I chose to come to Kenya to learn about the culture, the language, and the traditions.

This experience has given me so much to reflect on. I have seen some very rare conditions at the hospital that I wouldn't have been able to see in the US, which was an incredible and eye-opening experience. 

The physician at the Coast General went out of their way to ...

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A Remarkable Experience!

I had an amazing time here in Kenya. I feel I have truly learned so much inside and outside the hospital. I really enjoyed learning about new cultures and broadening my horizons, I am very pleased with my experience and I would definitely recommend EA to other students who are looking for electives abroad! 

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