Dear Podiatry Student,
Welcome to JHM Global Podiatry Rotation & Electives!
The Podiatric clinical rotation and elective programs are available through our JHM Global
Podiatric partner hospitals as well as through our partner Podiatric clinics and Faith based dispensaries
in Kenya, Uganda & India. We are thrilled that you are considering experiencing your Podiatry clinical
clerkship through us. You must the registered in an approved Podiatry 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 PODIATRY ROTATION/ELECTIVES
VOLUNTARY PODIATRY INTERNSHIPS/ELECTIVES AVAILABLE:
ROTATION/ELECTIVES DURATION
Podiatric Practice, Podiatric Surgery, Sports medicine,
Biomechanics, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, or Primary care.
etc.
Podiatric Practice, Podiatric Surgery, Sports medicine,
Biomechanics, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, or Primary care,
Depending on the course curriculum you are following at your Podiatry school/College.
Rotations are available for durations of 2,3,4,6,8 or 12 weeks Maximum per rotation/Elective.
By attending a PODIATRY internship with us, you are able to:
1] Gain valuable experience by shadowing several Podiatric & Orthpaedic practioners daily.
2] Experience real Podiatric/Orthpaedic clinical, surgical and hospital environment throughout your internship for 25-40hours Per Week.
3] Have access to Podiatric patients, patients records and be part of the treatment team in a clinical environment.
4] Attend daily rounds under the supervision of a qualified & well experienced Podiatric/Orthopaedic surgeon.
5] Be in a clinical environment where daily patient count is anywhere from 50-150 patients per day.
6] Attend, observe & practically assist in patient treatment plan at the hospital/clinic.
7] Attend case evaluation sessions, X-ray Evaluation and treatment plan/management sessions.
8] Attend Podiatric workshops that gives you deeper insight your speciality/sub-speciality.
9] Have scheduled discussion sessions with Podiatric healthcare workers.
10] Participate in Mobile Medical Outreach with Podiatry focus/Services to local villages & comunities.
11] Get to experience your rotation/elective in a tropical medicine environment and gain more experience in dealing with
tropical Podiatric cases of all kinds.
12] When feasible, accompany a homecare Podiatry health care worker on home visits to treat patients in rural villages.
14] Attend a final debriefing workshop before you depart the internship mission field & more.
SUMMARY OF GAINS
A] A detailed knowledge of how the Podiatry speciality/sub-speciality works in a tropical climate.
B] The advantage of being able to speak/sharing about your internship experiences with others on your return.
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 Podiatry.]
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 Either/Or A:
JHM Global Medical partner managed Hospitals/Clinic.
District/Regional Hospitals
Private Local hospitals/Podiatry Clinic
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.
Vaccinations
Check with your doctor and get all the vaccination you need to have.
STANDARD PACKAGE COST - FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED!
Non-Refundable Deposit
£1,250 / US Dollars - $2,025 [2 weeks - 12 Days]
£1,550 / US Dollars - $2,40 [4 weeks - 28 Days]
For Longer stay of 4-12 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.
