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Healthcare Internship in Ghana with Med Trips
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Healthcare Internships in Ghana

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Quick Facts

Start Dates : All Year Round

Duration : 2-12 Weeks

Program Locations : Accra

Minimum Age : 18 years+

Certificate : Offered after Program completion

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At a Glance

Currency Used : Ghanian Cedis

Language : English, Twi and Dagbani

Travel on Weekends to : Cape Coast, Kakum National Park or Mole National Park

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Program Overview

Med Trips offers a Medical Internship Program in Accra, perfect for those looking to expand their professional skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

What work will I get to do as an Intern?
Depending on which program you choose, you'll be assigned work as per your knowledge and expertise. For the Medical Internship Program, participants mostly get to shadow the doctors/nurses in the clinic and get involved in very basic tasks.

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Highlights

  • Get valuable international exposure by interning at a hospital placement in Accra
  • Shadow doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff in hospitals and clinics across Accra, gaining exposure to everyday medical practices in a West African setting
  • Incredible opportunity for Medical and Nursing students to gain valuable exposure and build your Resume
  • Explore Ghana’s rich history and landscapes on your days off—visit Cape Coast’s historic castles, relax at beaches along the Atlantic coast, or go on a safari in Mole National Park
  • Live in Ghana’s vibrant capital city, experiencing its bustling markets, lively music scene, and warm hospitality, while also learning about local traditions and everyday life
  • Extensive in country and UK based support

Best Medical Elective Placements in Ghana 2025 - 2026

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  • 2-12 Weeks
  • From $813

Accra , Ghana

Medical Internship in Ghana

Midwifery, Pre Medical, Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy, Radiography
18 years+

Join a medical shadowing internship in Accra, Ghana and gain valuable insight into healthcare delivery in a setting where patient demand often outweighs staffing levels. Hosted in established hospitals, this observation-based placement allows you to learn directly from experienced doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as they care for a diverse patient population.

While Ghana’s government continues to improve healthcare services, many communities — especially rural areas — still face challenges such as limited resources and a reliance on traditional medicine. In Accra, you’ll see how medical teams work creatively and collaboratively to meet these challenges, offering you a deeper understanding of both the strengths and limitations of the local healthcare system.

As a participant, your role will focus entirely on shadowing and observing clinical practice, with no hands-on procedures. You’ll rotate through multiple departments, from general medicine to specialized areas such as emergency care, dentistry, ophthalmology, pediatrics, and maternity. This variety ensures a well-rounded perspective on patient care and hospital operations in Ghana..

Sample Placement Profile - Greater Accra Regional Hospital

It is a government hospital established in the year 1963. But it has recently over gone a huge makeover and is now housed in an ultra modern new facility. Interns at the hospital can work from 9am - 3pm.

Interns can help nurses administer care for patients.The interns primarily shadow, observe and do very basic assisting work at the hospital placement.

Patient Services/Care

  • General O.P.D
  • Emergency Recovery/Casualty
  • Dental
  • ENT
  • ECG Clinic
  • Eye Clinic
  • Diabetic Clinic
  • CWC/FP
  • Laboratory
  • Blood Bank
  • Pharmacy
  • X-Ray
  • Public Health Services

In-Patient Services/Dept

  • Pediatrics Ward
  • Maternity
  • Medical ward
  • Surgical Ward
  • Theater

Note : This is a sample placement profile and final placement allocation can change depending on local circumstances.

Interns can give their department preferences from the following available departments :-

  • General Nursing
  • Laboratory
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Diagnostics
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Electrocardiography
  • Midwifery
  • Public Health Service
  • Dietetics
  • Surgery
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat
  • Pediatrics
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Wellness Clinic
  • Ophthalmology

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Suggested Weekend Travel Options

Ghana is popular among travelers for its diverse wildlife, thick forests, secluded beaches, and old forts. Interns usually explore the city of Accra and visit the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Mole National Park, Cape Coast, Kokum National Park or Kumasi on weekends. Some suggested weekend trips options are given below.

Explore the Mole National Park - Located in Northern Ghana, this is the country's largest national park and it totally deserves a visit as you'll find the widest range of wildlife here. Because of the lack of predators, safaris can be done on foot – a unique experience that is quite different from the vehicle safaris in southern and eastern Africa. To actually walk so close to elephants is an exhilarating experience you will not ever forget!

Visit the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - Cool off in high pitched waterfalls and enjoy the freshness of nature while exploring the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary. As the name suggests, you'll get to spot several primates in the wilderness, but not just that - you'll get to soak in the beauty of nature, seeking a much-needed break during the weekends.

Visit Kokum National Park - This is a beautiful and unique wildlife reserve located in the Western Region of Ghana. Situated near the town of Elmina, the park is approximately a 30-minute drive from the historic Cape Coast, which is known for its cultural and colonial significance. Kokum National Park is one of Ghana's premier national parks and is renowned for its stunning tropical rainforest, diverse wildlife, and the Canopy Walkway, a popular tourist attraction.

If you have anything else in your bucket list or planning to go & explore any of the above-mentioned places, you can simply get in touch with our Travel Experts, who can guide you better in planning your weekend tours. 

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