Dear Medical Student,
Welcome to JHM Global Medical Rotation & Electives!
The clinical rotation and elective programs are available through our JHM Global Medical 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 clinical clerkship through us. You must the registered in an approved
medical school/college program and have the written permission of the Director of Clinical Internship of your
medical College/University in order to participate in our program.
AVAILABLE COMPULSORY ROTATION/ELECTIVES
VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIPS/ELECTIVES AVAILABLE:
Family Practice, General Surgery, Obstretics & Gynaecology,
Paediatrics, Antenatal Clinic Management & Miwifery clinic, Accident & Emergency Medicine [Casualty], Radiology,
Intensive Care Unit Operations, Cardiology, Anti-Retroviral Treatment Unit[HIV], etc.
Family Practice, General Surgery, Obstretics & Gynaecology,
Paediatrics, Antenatal Clinic Management & Miwifery clinic,Accident & Emergency Medicine [Casualty], Radiology,
Intensive Care Unit, Anti-Retroviral Treatment Unit[HIV], etc.
ROTATION/ELECTIVES DURATION
Depending on the course curriculum you are following at your medical school, rotations are available for
durations of 2,3,4,6,8 or 12 weeks Maximum per rotation/Elective.
By attending a MEDICINE internship with us, you are able to:
1] Gain valuable experience by shadowing several medical doctors/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 clinic/hospital environment.
4] Attend daily rounds under the supervision of a qualified & well experienced physician/surgeon:
5] Be in a clinical environment where daily patient count is anywhere from 50-250 patients per day.
6] Attend, observe & sometimes assist in 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 professional nurses, doctors and healthcare workers.
10] Participate in Mobile Medical Outreach to local villages & comunities.
11] Get to experience your rotation/elective in a tropical medicine environment.
12] Accompany a homecare nurse/doctor/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 speciality/sub-speciality works.
B] The advantage of being able to speak about your internship experiences abroad at your Med-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 compassion for the the sick, the poor and the dying especially from a
third world perspective.[A rare opportunity in Medicine!]
EXTRA BONUS/GAINS
1] You get to visit local museums and Safari Parks.
2] Visit to local tropical rain forests and Unique Mountain sites.
3] You get to explore local music, cuisine and culture.
4] A once in a life time chance to forge life long friendships with people of a different culture.
2] You return home fully stretched, inspired and seeing Medical practice from another culture's perpective.
Your Rotation/Elective Will be At:
JHM Global Medical partner managed Hospitals.
District/Regional Hospitals
Private Local hospitals
General Hospitals
Faith based Community run Hospitals, etc.
Hospitals/Clinics Locations:
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 medical school/College or University.
For Compulsory Rotation: You must be in year 3/4 of your medical Education.
For Voluntary Rotation: You may be in any year of the medical 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 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.
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, otoscopes, Sphygmomanometers & other medical apparatus consistent with your internship.
Lab coat, Scrubs, 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 ROTATION/ELECTIVE.
