Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with an Ophthalmology Internship in Tanzania.

A rare specialist internship for ophthalmology students! Ophthalmology interns in Tanzania assist and observe trained medical professionals in eye clinics, learning from patient consultations and gaining practical experience managing and treating issues such as glaucoma and cataracts.

Interns in Arusha are accommodated together on one of the city’s most top-rated guest houses, located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood (just 15 minutes from town center). Living is safe, clean, modern and comfortable, including 24/7 gated security, housekeeping, and a live-in local coordinator.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for students in their second to final year of relevant Medical or Ophthalmology Degree study.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English. However, you can expect that some patient interactions will be carried out in local languages. Your supervisor will be available to debrief these sessions in English with you afterwards.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Ophthalmology internships in Tanzania offer highly specialized learning experiences in eye clinics, which can be incredibly hard to find. These valuable lessons will put your theoretical understanding into practice, and kick start your career in ophthalmology.

Interns work closely with qualified medical professionals at eye clinics in hospitals around Arusha, where you’ll observe and assist in all aspects of their daily duties. You’ll gain a first-hand understanding of patient interactions, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Interns also gain practical knowledge into how clinics are run, learning from experienced staff and observing healthcare in action.

Interns should come prepared to experience a medical environment that will likely be very different to what you’re used to at home. Healthcare in Tanzania can be under-resourced, and you may experience a degree of culture shock as a result. Interns are encouraged to be professional and empathetic at all times.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Tanzania programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.