Ghana Medicine for Schools
What’s included
Trip Overview
Shadow medical professionals
Gain invaluable firsthand experience by observing local medical professionals at health centres as they provide patient care.
Community medical outreach
Assist with vital sign checks, testing for diseases like Malaria and Hepatitis B, and run health awareness programmes in schools.
Historical & natural discovery
Explore Ghana’s profound history at Cape Coast Castle and experience the breathtaking scenery of the high canopy walkway at Kakum National Park.
Cultural immersion
Deepen your understanding of Ghanaian life through a cooking class, language lesson, and an exploration of traditional medicine and local leadership.
Get involved in your career
Learn basic medical skills like taking vital signs and administering first aid, and participate in interactive workshops to boost your knowledge.
What you can expect
Gain hands-on insight into the healthcare landscape of Ghana while immersing yourself in the country’s vibrant culture and history.
Clinical shadowing
Spend your time observing experienced medical professionals at local health centres to gain a firsthand understanding of patient care in a clinical setting. You will also attend practical workshops led by healthcare professionals to develop your knowledge about tropical diseases, the local healthcare system, and public health.
- Accident & emergencyÂ
- Maternity
- Paediatrics
- Dental
- Physio
- Internal medicine
- Surgical
- Neonatal
- Theatre
- Laboratory
Medical outreach
Assist in checking vital signs, conducting health tests for conditions like Malaria and Hepatitis B, and running health awareness lessons in local schools to help prevent common diseases.
Cultural immersion
Beyond your medical training, you will experience the rich traditions of Ghana through language lessons, traditional cooking classes, and visits to local sites. Your journey includes a weekend trip to explore the history of the slave trade at Cape Coast Castle and a visit to Kakum National Park to walk across the high canopy walkway.
Why choose Ghana for your Medicine & Healthcare programme?
Ghana offers an incredible environment for aspiring medical students, bridging the gap between theory and real-world practice. They will be able to step outside their comfort zone and witness how medicine is practised in a different cultural and resource context, helping them develop a more global and empathetic perspective on healthcare.
By working alongside local professionals, students will gain a unique look into a healthcare system shaped by its own specific challenges and successes. The hands-on nature of this experience, from clinical shadowing to running community awareness programmes, makes their contribution tangible, visible, and deeply rewarding.
Ghana’s culture is at the heart of this experience. By living and working within the community, you’ll gain rare insights into local customs, traditional medicine, and everyday life. These interactions foster resilience, adaptability, and cross-cultural communication skills, all of which are essential for any future career in medicine.
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