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Elective Africa: Structured and Supervised Healthcare Electives and Pre-Health Shadowing Internships in Africa

Elective Africa provides healthcare and pre-health students and volunteers an opportunity to undertake projects in Healthcare Electives, Pre-Health Shadowing, Teaching, childcare and conservation. The customized placements are well crafted to suit one’s specific individual interests and school requirements. The program locations allow one to choose from a variety of adventure options including Swahili cultural experience, safaris, mountain climbing, hikes, snorkelling and beach life. Whatever project you choose to undertake, you stand to get a rewarding, enriching, adventurous and a great learning experience.

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Elective Africa is a leading organizer of educational and expedition travel programs to Africa. Our mission is to provide unique experiential learning trips with a global perspective. Our programs include: Healthcare Electives and Pre-Health Shadowing Placements and Gap Year Volunteer and School ...

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