ELECTIVES
We have worked in Malawi since 2007 and have networks on the ground to provide meaningful, responsive and reciprocol electives to international students. We welcome all disciplines of health care students wanting to gain experience in a low resource setting to get in touch so we can discuss a bespoke elective in Malawi!
"My elective was a rich and fulfilling experience that exceeded my expectations on every front. I not only learned medicine in a highly unique context but was also confronted by both the beauty & hardships of Malawian life. The experiences I have had are unforgettable and irreplaceable"
How are our electives unique?
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We are not for profit - your elective fee helps us to fundraise sustainably - one elective student helps us provide one Malawian student with a scholarship for one year.
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Pre-departure travel support. We organise a set of 10 tropical medicine tutorials taught by our alumni; Chichewa language lessons over Zoom before you arrive; and fundraising assistance.
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Elective mentorship on the ground with our graduate alumni so you always have a contact to help support you.
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You are encouraged to do an elective project. Running a project at your elective location will give you real world experience of project management. Should you wish to have a career in global health this experience will be invaluable to discuss during interviews with humanitarian organisations in the future.
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We provide guidance of medical equipment and resources to bring out with you in your second bag.
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We carbon offset your international flight through student reforestation projects.
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Get involved in school talks - a collaboration with our Malawi sponsored students visiting secondary schools to give motivational talks and teach first aid.
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There are opportunities to do some teaching at missionary colleges with diploma students, developing your understanding of training health workers in a low resource setting.
Take a look at our YouTube presentation in the link above which gives more information about our electives programme, or have a read of our electives leaflet by downloading the document above. Get in touch if you’d like to apply: