Dear Dentistry Student,
Welcome to JHM Global Dentistry Rotation & Electives!
The clinical rotation and elective programs are available through our JHM Global Medical partner hospitals as
well as through our partner Dental clinics and Faith based dispensaries in Kenya, Uganda & India. We are thrilled that
you are considering experiencing your dentistry clinical clerkship through us. You must the registered in an approved
dentistry school/college program and have the written permission of the Director of Clinical Internship of your
College/University in order to participate in our program.
AVAILABLE COMPULSORY DENTISTRY ROTATION/ELECTIVES
VOLUNTARY DENTISTRY INTERNSHIPS/ELECTIVES AVAILABLE:
Oral Health & Development, Dental Public Health, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology,
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Medicine, Primary Dental Care, Restorative Dentistry, Hygiene & Therapy, etc.
Oral Health & Development, Dental Public Health, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery & Medicine, Primary Dental Care, Restorative Dentistry, Hygiene & Therapy, etc.
ROTATION/ELECTIVES DURATION
Depending on the course curriculum you are following at your dentistry school. Rotations are available for
durations of 2,3,4,6,8 or 12 weeks Maximum per rotation/Elective.
By attending a DENTISTRY internship with us, you are able to:
1] Gain valuable experience by shadowing several Dentists/Dental surgeons daily.
2] Experience real clinical, surgical and hospital environment during your internship for 40-60hours Per Week.
3] Have access to patients, patients records and be part of the treatment team in a dental hospital environment.
4] Attend daily rounds under the supervision of a qualified & well experienced dentists.
5] Be in a clinical environment where daily patient count is anywhere from 50-150 patients per day.
6] Attend, observe & sometimes assist in Maxiliofacial Surgical operations at the hospital/clinic.
7] Attend case evaluation sessions and treatment plan/management sessions.
8] Attend workshops that gives you deeper insight into the particular speciality/sub-speciality.
9] Have scheduled discussion sessions with dentistry healthcare workers.
10] Participate in Mobile Dental Outreach to local villages & comunities.
11] Get to experience your rotation/elective in a tropical medicine environment and gain more experience in so doing.
12] Accompany a homecare dental health care worker on home visits to the sick in rural villages.
14] Attend a final debriefing workshop before you depart the internship mission field.
SUMMARY OF GAINS
A] A detailed knowledge of how the Dentistry speciality/sub-speciality works.
B] The advantage of being able to speak about your internship experiences abroad at your Dentistry school on your return.
C] Grown from being challenged and encouraged to take responsibility not just as an observer.
D] Unique chance to develop true passion & compassion for the the sick, the poor and the dying especially from a
third world perspective. [A rare opportunity in Dentistry]
EXTRA BONUS/GAINS
1] You get to visit local museums and Safari Parks and have a blast.
2] Visits to local tropical rain forest 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 dentistry from a fresh perpective.
Your Rotation Will be At:
JHM Global Medical partner managed Dental clinics/Hospitals.
Dentistry Department of District Hospitals
Private Dental Clinics/hospitals
Dentistry Department of local General Hospitals
Faith based Community Dental Hygeine Center.
Hospitals/Clinics Locations:
Minimum Age & Other Requirement
Must be over Age 21+
Must be enrolled in a Dentistry 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.
Non-Refundable Deposit
There is a Non-refundable deposit of $250 US Dollars per person. Payable upon acceptance.
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:
Stethoscopes, Sphygmomanometers & other useful dentistry apparatus 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!
So, are you ready to experience internship in an exotic environment?
USE THE FORM BELOW TO APPLY FOR DENTISTRY ROTATION/ELECTIVE.
