Medical
Internships

Abroad

Supervised exposure. Lasting impact.

4000+

Participants since 2015

4-8

Weeks

4

Destinations

10

Partner Hospitals
605 Reviews
4.8/5 • 137 reviews
Before studies

Considering a career in healthcare?

Gain firsthand insight through an observational internship, shadowing healthcare professionals in the field you're considering alongside other young adults from around the world who share your interest in healthcare.

Develop a deeper understanding of the profession and gain greater confidence as you shape your future.

An ideal gap year and pre-university experience.
Eligibility
18+ years
Available in
Zanzibar • Sri Lanka • Uganda
Disciplines
During studies

Looking for a clinical placement abroad?

Complete a structured clinical placement designed to support academic approval, with supervised hands-on experience tailored to your level of training under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals.

Gain practical experience, insight into a different healthcare system, and a deeper understanding of global healthcare.

An ideal opportunity to broaden your clinical and global perspective as a healthcare student.
Eligibility
Enrolled Healthcare Student
Available in
Zanzibar • Sri Lanka • Uganda • Tanzania
Disciplines
Clinical Rotations
Spare Time Adventures
Shared Experience
Culture Immersion

More than an internship.

With more than 4,000 participants, we’ve built a strong community of young people passionate about healthcare. You’ll join a group of like-minded travelers, making it easy to share experiences, reflect on your internship, and create lasting friendships.

Since 2015
A decade of experience running safe, structured programs with thousands of alumni.

Safe & Supported
Dedicated on-site coordinators, secure accommodation and trusted local staff throughout your stay.

Built for Solo Travelers
Most participants arrive knowing no one and leave with lasting friendships.

Academic Credit
Many placements can count toward your university curriculum and electives.

Safety

Safety Throughout the Entire Journey

Wherever you choose to go — Uganda, Zanzibar, Tanzania, or Sri Lanka — a dedicated on-site team ensures your placement is safe and runs smoothly. Their local experience means safety is always taken care of, and your experience will meet your expectations from start to finish.

A program coordinator will introduce you and the other participants to the placement, be present every day throughout the program, and continuously follow up on your experiences. Drivers, cooks, and housekeeping staff handle all the practical arrangements around the stay so you can focus fully on the experience.

EXPLORE OUR destinationS

Join us in Africa or Asia for a placement that combines clinical learning with cultural immersion.
Africa

Uganda

Experience clinical life in the “Pearl of Africa” and see the source of the Nile.
Asia

Sri Lanka

Discover diverse medicine across public and private hospitals in tropical paradise.
Africa

Zanzibar 

Island placements combined with historic Stone Town and pristine beaches.
Africa

Tanzania

Island placements combined with historic Stone Town and pristine beaches.

Our story

Why Choose Try Medics?

Since 2015, Try Medics has organized hospital internships abroad for young people considering a career in healthcare, as well as clinical placements for healthcare students

With a focus on participant safety and development, we create a structured and supportive environment where young-adults with a shared interested in healthcare can grow both personally and professionally.

Whether you choose Uganda, Zanzibar, or Sri Lanka, you can expect a placement in a safe and well-organised setting that lets you focus fully on your learning and experiences.

Ready to make it real?

Book your Try Medics placement and gain clinical experience that sets you apart — personally and professionally. Remaining spaces for 2026 and Spring 2027 are filling fast.
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Apply now and look forward to gaining unique first-hand experience in healthcare.

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