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

Gain new insight into physical therapy by assisting professional therapists in hospital clinics around Arusha. Physical Therapy interns gain experience related to therapy provision for postoperative, disabled and immobile patients, including in burns, trauma, orthopedic and pediatric units.

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 first year of relevant higher education, such as physiotherapy or physical therapy study at a college, diploma or degree level.

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.
 
Physical Therapy interns in Tanzania have the valuable opportunity to learn from professional local therapists as they go about their daily clinics. Therapists work in small teams in local hospitals, providing treatments to a broad range of patients.

As an intern, you’ll learn specific techniques and exercises by shadowing and assisting your supervisor. You’ll gain first hand insight into how therapists treat postoperative, disabled and immobile patients, and have the chance to experience therapy in specific departments including burns, trauma, orthopedics, out patients and pediatrics.

Interns learn mostly by observing, as local regulations prevent unqualified therapists from taking a hands-on role. However, you’ll have unique learning opportunities to experience how therapy is provided within the context of the Tanzanian health system, and learn about very specific treatment methods. You’re also able to research conditions and treatments to help to inform therapy sessions.

Physical Therapy interns should be prepared to experience healthcare conditions that may differ significantly from what you’re used to at home. Hospitals in Tanzania can be under-resourced and under-funded, and this can be somewhat confronting for interns from more developed countries. You should remain professional, courteous and caring at all times.

This internship is conducted in English. Most patients you’ll work with will be able to speak at least basic English, however, for those that can’t, you’ll be able to receive a debrief from your supervisor afterwards.
 
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.