Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with an Internal Medicine & Surgery Internship in Zanzibar.

Gain practical experience alongside practicing medical professionals in Zanzibar’s main hospital. Interns are given the opportunity to assist in applying scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to diagnose and treat adults with a very broad range of health concerns.

Interns in Zanzibar are hosted in various homestay accommodations, within Zanzibar Town / Stone Town.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for university/college students at various levels of their relevant medical/healthcare studies, as well as recent graduates. First year undergraduate students are eligible, provided that their studies have commenced. Medical interns must submit their relevant academic record (transcript) and a letter of recommendation from their university.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 4-24 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.
 
This Medical internship in Zanzibar is an ideal internship for medical students looking to gain practical experience related to oncology, neurosurgery, ENT surgery, infectious diseases including Tuberculosis and HIV. You’ll assist with diagnoses and treatment for a broad range of symptoms and diseases, guidance, counseling, and preventive interventions for improved overall health.Interns are placed at the Mnazi Mmoja Hospital and while they may request placements in specific departments, these requests will be catered for on a case-by-case basis.

The Mnazi Mmoja Hospital (MMH) is the main referral hospital for Zanzibar. It is recognized as a modern hospital where specialized services are provided, including Neurosurgery, Oncology Services, Dialysis, Emergency, along with critical care services. Within the East African Community, MMH is dedicated to being a center of excellence, offering comprehensive and affordable health care.

MMH has an established and professionally-run elective and internship program. The MMH hospital campus serves as a practical educational hub for graduate and postgraduate students. It is accredited by COSECSA as a place where general and neuro surgeons can be trained. The Hospital is also SADCAS-certified in providing laboratory tests. MMH has a bed capacity of 776, which are spread over three campuses. The main campus is located in Stone Town. The maternity and mental health hospitals are located within the city limits of Stone Town but outside of the downtown area.

Medical interns can expect to shadow and observe your supervisor, seeing how they approach patients with a range of complaints and providing assistance where it’s appropriate. Local laws mean foreigners that aren’t fully qualified are not able to carry out hands-on medical duties, so it’s important to set realistic expectations about what you’ll be doing. The exact tasks that you’ll experience on your internship will be determined by your supervisor, taking your experience level and demeanor into account.

Internship supervision is always provided with the caveat that local healthcare professionals will first and foremost be focused on the provision of medical care. In a fast-paced medical environment, supervisors may not always be able to immediately discuss their work, while directly working with patients. Bear in mind that, although this internship is conducted in English, from time to time language barriers can arise, given that other languages are spoken in Zanzibar. Patience is an essential attribute for medical interns, along with the ability to coordinate discussions or debriefing sessions with supervisors when it’s most appropriate. Interns are expected to address any questions with their supervisor in order to learn and gain enhanced understanding into cultural differences and local practices.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Zanzibar 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 4 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.