Medical Electives in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)

Our partner hospital in Dar Es Salaam makes for a unique medical elective, offering excellent opportunities in niche areas like neurosurgery, oncology, and anesthesiology.

You can explore several specialities, including endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, and more, can be explored.

If you need an adventure during your time off, head to Mikumi National Park for a big game safari, or further afield, make for the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Read what our students think below!

Placement durations start at a minimum of one week, but many students and graduates stay with us for multiple weeks. It's up to you.

Reviews

Charlie's Review of his Medicall Elective in Dar es Salaam

Charlie Crocker

University of Southampton 2012

Medical, Tanzania Dar es Salaam

We worked in the local health centre doing ward rounds, outpatient clinics and the HIVAIDS treatment service

Emily's Review of her Medical Elective in Dar es Salaam

Emily Hancock

University of Leeds 2012

Medical, Tanzania Dar es Salaam

I was left in awe and thoroughly impressed by the doctors’ dedication towards their patients

Rachel's Review of her Medical Elective in Dar es Salaam

Rachel Rowland

University of Oxford 2011

Medical, Tanzania Dar es Salaam

There was one paediatrics ward which was split in two - contagious (diarrhoea) and non-contagious, which was mostly malaria and pneumonia. There were often two children (and two mums) to a bed.