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