Student Opportunities

Student Opportunities are subject to a short review process to ensure all opportunities are applicable to pre-health students. Once reviewed, opportunities are then posted to the listing. Submissions are typically approved and posted within 5 business days if not sooner. Expired opportunities are removed each time the list is updated. For questions or changes to submitted events, please Contact Us.

Updated 07/06/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Pre-Health Internships/Shadowing in Africa

Description:  Plan for a summer shadowing internship abroad well in advance. A doctors led shadowing program that allows you to LEARN, SHADOW AND EXPERIECE MEDICINE

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 07/31/2026

Program Link: https://africamedicalaid.org/service/premedical-internships/

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity:  Clinical Shadowing & Global Health Internships | Ongoing Applications

Description:  Gain meaningful clinical experience in teaching hospitals and community clinics while exploring global health in Africa. Applications are now open.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare

Date Added to NAAHP: 07/06/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Pre-Health & Premedical Internships

Description:  Join other students abroad to kickstart your healthcare journey with Go-Elective’s structured pre-med internships in Africa. 

Students work with and observe physicians across multiple specialties in busy, resource-limited hospitals, gaining guided clinical exposure and hands-on insight into patient care. 

Interns develop essential skills in communication, clinical observation, and cultural competence while experiencing how healthcare is delivered in diverse global settings, preparing them for future studies and careers in medicine.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/pre-health-and-pre-med-internships

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  GE Pre-Optometry and Ophthalmic Internships Abroad

Description:  Join other students abroad to kickstart your eye care journey with Go-Elective’s structured pre-optometry and optometry internships in Africa.

Students work with and observe optometrists, ophthalmologists, and vision care teams in busy, resource-limited clinics and hospitals, gaining guided exposure to eye examinations, vision assessment, patient consultations, and community eye health initiatives.

Interns develop essential skills in clinical observation, patient communication, and cultural competence while learning how eye care services are delivered in diverse global settings. Through supervised shadowing and mentorship, participants gain valuable insight into the profession and strengthen their preparation for future studies and careers in optometry, vision science, and eye health.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/pre-health-and-pre-med-internships

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Medical Internships Abroad

Description:  Are you a medical student looking to gain meaningful clinical exposure? In Go-Elective’s medical electives abroad students work with physicians across a wide range of specialties in high-volume, resource-limited teaching hospitals, developing a stronger foundation in patient care and clinical practice. 

Interns enhance communication skills, observe multidisciplinary teamwork, and build cultural competence while gaining insight into how healthcare is delivered in diverse global settings. 

This experience is ideal for students seeking impactful medical learning abroad.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/medical-electives

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  GE Pre-Physician Assistant Internships Abroad

Description:  Prepare for a future as a physician assistant through Go-Elective’s immersive pre-PA internships in Africa. 

Students work with and observe physicians across diverse specialties in high-volume teaching hospitals, gaining guided clinical exposure and a deeper understanding of patient care in resource-limited settings. 

Interns strengthen communication skills, cultural competence, and insight into global healthcare delivery, making this an ideal experience for pre-PA students seeking a meaningful clinical perspective abroad.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/prephysician-assistant-internships

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Midwifery Internships in Africa

Description:  Experience maternal and newborn care in a global health setting through Go-Elective’s midwifery internships in Kenya and Tanzania. 

Students shadow experienced midwives in high-volume, under-resourced teaching hospitals, gaining exposure to antenatal care, labor support, and postpartum management. 

Interns develop a deeper understanding of women’s health, compassionate communication, and the essential role midwives play in improving outcomes for mothers and babies across diverse communities.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/midwifery-electives

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Surgery Clerkships Abroad

Description:  Advance your surgical skills and knowledge through Go-Elective’s clerkship and rotation programs in Africa. 

Participants work with experienced surgeons in high-volume, resource-limited hospitals, gaining exposure to a variety of surgical procedures and patient management strategies. 

Interns also participate in expert-led suturing and procedural workshops, strengthening hands-on skills, clinical reasoning, and understanding of multidisciplinary surgical care in diverse global health settings.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/surgery-electives-abroad

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  GE Physician Assistant Clinical Rotations Abroad

Description:  Explore the physician assistant role in a global health setting through Go Elective’s PA internships and clerkship programs in Africa. 

Students gain exposure to a range of medical specialties by shadowing clinical teams in high-volume, resource-limited teaching hospitals. 

Interns build a stronger understanding of patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the PA profession while developing cultural competence and insight into healthcare delivery in high-demand environments. This experience is ideal for PA and pre-PA students seeking meaningful clinical perspective abroad.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/physician-assistant-internships

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Nursing Internships Abroad

Description:  Discover the impact of nursing in global healthcare through Go-Elective’s nursing internships in Africa. 

Students shadow registered nurses in high-volume teaching hospitals, gaining exposure to patient-centered care in resource-limited settings. 

Interns develop essential communication and clinical awareness while learning how nurses lead care delivery, support multidisciplinary teams, and respond to high-demand environments. This experience offers a deeper understanding of global health and the critical role nurses play in improving outcomes across diverse communities.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/nursing-electives

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Dentistry Internship Abroad

Description:  Explore dentistry in a global health setting through Go Elective’s dental internships in Kenya and Tanzania. 

Students gain valuable exposure by working with and observing licensed dentists in busy teaching hospitals and community clinics, observing procedures such as extractions and restorative care while learning how oral health is delivered in resource-limited environments. 

This experience helps aspiring dental professionals strengthen clinical understanding, develop cultural competence, and build a meaningful perspective on patient care across diverse populations.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/dental-electives-abroad

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Predental Internship Abroad

Description:  Prepare for dental school with Go-Elective’s pre-dental internships in Africa. 

Students shadow licensed dentists in busy, resource-limited clinics, observing procedures such as extractions and restorative care while gaining hands-on insight into patient interactions and dental practice. 

Interns also develop cultural competence, broaden their global perspective, and experience healthcare delivery in diverse communities, combining clinical learning with travel and meaningful cultural exploration.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/predental-internships-abroad

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  GE Pre-Nursing and Pre-Midwifery Internships

Description:  Prepare for a future in nursing or midwifery with Go-Elective’s pre-health internships in Africa.

Students work with registered nurses and midwives in busy, resource-limited hospitals, gaining hands-on exposure to patient care, clinical procedures, and multidisciplinary teamwork. 

Interns develop essential communication and observation skills, strengthen cultural competence, and gain a meaningful understanding of the critical role nurses and midwives play in delivering care in high-demand settings.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/prenursing-and-pre-midwifery-shadowing

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026

Name of Opportunity:  International Medical and Healthcare Internships

Description:  Explore a wide range of healthcare careers through immersive global health internships in Africa. 

Students across pre-med, nursing, PA, dental, public health, surgery, and other healthcare pathways work with and observe experienced clinicians in busy teaching hospitals and community clinics. 

Interns gain guided clinical exposure, strengthen communication and professional skills, and develop cultural competence while learning how care is delivered in high-demand, resource-limited settings. 

This experience offers meaningful insight into patient care, global health, and future healthcare careers.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 07/31/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare

Date Added to NAAHP: 01/30/2026

Name of Opportunity:  Go-Elective Public Health Internships Abroad

Description:  Gain guided hands-on experience in global health through Go-Elective’s public health internships in Kenya and Tanzania. 

Students collaborate on community health projects, observe local public health practices, and engage with multidisciplinary teams addressing real-world challenges. Interns develop practical skills in health promotion, data collection, and program implementation while building cultural competence and a deeper understanding of how public health initiatives impact diverse communities worldwide.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: Africa

Application Deadline: 06/14/2027

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/public-health-internships-abroad

Date Added to NAAHP: 06/11/2026