Dear Student,
Welcome to JHM Global Complementary Medicine Rotation & Electives!
Clinical rotation and elective programs in Complementary Therapies are available through our JHM Global
partner hospitals as well as through our partner clinics and Faith based dispensaries
in Kenya, Uganda & India. We are thrilled that you are considering experiencing your CAM clinical
clerkship through us. You must the registered in an approved course/ program and
have the written permission of the Director of Clinical Internship of your course/College in
order to participate in our program.
AVAILABLE COMPULSORY COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY ROTATION/ELECTIVES
VOLUNTARY PODIATRY INTERNSHIPS/ELECTIVES AVAILABLE:
ROTATION/ELECTIVES DURATION
Acupuncture Medicine, Accupresure Medicine, Chiropody/Podiatric Medicine,
Chinese medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine, Herbal medicine,
Naturopathy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, etc.
Acupuncture Medicine, Accupresure Medicine, Chiropody/Podiatric Medicine,
Chinese medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine, Herbal medicine,
Naturopathy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, etc.
Depending on the course curriculum you are following at school/College,
Rotations are available for durations of 2,3,4,6,8 or 12 weeks Maximum per rotation/Elective.
By attending internship with us, you are able to:
1] Gain valuable experience by shadowing several CAM practitioners daily.
2] Experience your rotations in a REAL clinical environment for up to 40-60hours Per Week.
3] Have access to patients, patients records and be part of the CAM treatment team.
4] Attend daily rounds under the supervision of a qualified & well experienced professionals.
5] Be in a clinical environment where daily patient count is high and experience opportunity is vast.
6] Attend, observe & practically assist with patient treatment plans at the clinic.
7] Attend case evaluation sessions and treatment plan/management sessions.
8] Attend workshops that gives you deeper insight your speciality/sub-speciality therapies.
9] Have scheduled discussion sessions with professional CAM healthcare workers.
10] Participate in Mobile Medical Outreach providing Services to local villages & communities.
11] Get to experience your rotation/elective in a tropical medicine environment and gain more experience in dealing with
tropical cases of all kinds.
12] Accompany CAM homecare teams on home visits to treat patients in rural villages/communities.
14] Attend a final debriefing workshop before you depart the internship mission field & more.
SUMMARY OF GAINS
A] A detailed knowledge and vast experience gained on how your speciality/sub-speciality therapy works.
B] The advantage of being able to speak/share your internship experiences with others & learn from others too.
C] Grown from being challenged and encouraged to take treatment responsibility not just as an observer.
D] Unique chance to develop true passion & compassion for the the sick, the poor and the suffering especially from a
third world perspective. [A rare opportunity in Complementary therapy training.]
EXTRA BONUS/GAINS
1] You get to visit local museums and Safari Parks and have a blast.
2] Visits to local tropical rain forests and unique Mountain sites.
3] You get to explore local music, cuisine and traditional culture.
4] A once in a life time chance to forge life long friendships with people of another culture.
5] You will return home fully stretched, inspired and see CAM & patient care from a totally fresh perpective.
Your Rotation Will be At:
JHM Global Medical partner managed clinics/Hospitals.
Local District Hospitals
Private Clinics/hospitals
Local General Hospitals
Faith based Community Health Centers
And others.
Hospitals/Clinics Locations:
In and around Kitale Town of Kenya and at facilities in the Mount Elgon communities of Kenya.
INTERNSHIP ASSESSMENT
The supervisor evaluates your work at the end of the experience following the formats generally set
by University; this allows you to receive adequate academic credit for the internship.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
At the end of your internship you will be awarded a certificate of completion and a written
testimonial of your activities & services renedered whilst with us.
Minimum Age & Other Requirement
Must be over Age 21+
Must be enrolled in a Podiatry school/College or University.
For Compulsory Rotation: You must be in year 3/4 of your dentistry Education.
For Voluntary Rotation: You may be in any year of the dental school/University.
Travel Vaccinations
Check with your doctor and get all the vaccination you need to have.
Student Malpractice Insurance
You must arrange your own and send us proof when requested.
STANDARD PACKAGE COST - FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED!
Non-Refundable Deposit
£1,250 / US Dollars - $2,025 [2 weeks - 12 Days]
£1,550 / US Dollars - $2,470 [4 weeks - 28 Days]
For Longer stay of 3-12 Months stay - Cost/prices are available on request
STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Nairobi Airport pick up & drop off.
Train ride: Nairobi to Kisumu or Shuttle from - Nairobi-Kitale-Nairobi
Welcome and departure dinner
Room based on 2 of the same sex sharing a room in a shared house,
Daily transport to & from placement locality
Breakfast & dinner/supper Meals.
Limited housekeeping.
Sheduled Local tours.
Internship folder & orientation briefing
Medical Workshops
ID Cards & Badges and other perks
There is a Non-refundable deposit of £155/$250 US Dollars per person. Payable upon acceptance.
Entry Visa, Flight & Travel Insurance Arrangements
You must pay for your own flight, arrange your travel visa and & Travel Insurance, keeping to your travel dates.
Assistance with flight booking can be provided if required.
Entry Visa, Flight & Travel Insurance Arrangements
You must arrange your travel visa and pay for your own flight & Travel Insurance, keeping to your
travel dates.
Travel Visa Information
[ Kenya Visa Office - UK, click here... ]
[ Kenya Visa Office - USA, click here... ]
[ Kenya Visa Office - Canada, click here... ]
Application Fee
None!
Things to bring with you:
Apparatus & supplies consistent with your internship.
Lab coat, Scrubs, Gogggles, Bible, a camera, a sun hat, sun glasses and mosquito repellent & personal hygiene needs.
TYPICAL QUESTION & ANSWERS
[ FOR TYPICAL FAQ, CLICK HERE1 ]
What is the JHM Global Give Back Scheme?
As a non-profit Christian organisation taking care of the needs and welfare of women and children in the third
world, our external project emphasis is to always - Give Back! Therefore, whilst you are at with us we
believe it is essential that you also experience some of the missions work we do, therefore you will be given
the opportunity to witness and in some cases take part in some of our other outreach work in the community.
Mission Outreach Give Back Examples:
Here are some of the other areas you may have the opportunity to witness JHM Global Missions at work:
Feeding the poor & the homeless
Walk in the footsteps of a poor local person for a day or half a day.
Helping the sick in rural areas with the mobile medical teams
Visiting the sick & orphaned children at home
Helping at mission construction sites
Helping to cook for the community, etc.
Our staff are there to help show you and guide through every activity, you are not left alone so saving a life
couldn't be much easier!
IT IS NOT AN EXERGGERATION TO SAY: YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!
So, are you ready for this?
USE THE FORM BELOW TO APPLY FOR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE ROTATION/ELECTIVE.
