When you travel to Uganda with Try Medics, you will have a hospital internship at a local hospital. You can choose between 4-12 weeks of practical experience, where you will gain relevant insights for your future studies. There are several reasons why one might travel with Try Medics to Uganda. Some aim to gather relevant experience for future studies, while others seek to feel more secure in their choice of study. Additionally, students often travel to gain clinical experience and insight into various hospital departments.
During the internship, you can choose different focus areas and gain insights into several healthcare professions. You will have the opportunity to shadow a doctor, nurse, midwife, dentist, or physiotherapist in their daily work at the university hospital in Uganda. This exposure can provide you with an impression of various healthcare professions, making you more confident in your future study choice. The placement can serve as a guide for the profession you wish to pursue and help you determine if a career in healthcare is suitable for you.
Lydia is a trained nurse from Uganda who works at Entebbe General Hospital. Additionally, Lydia is the head nurse, which means she is responsible for other nurses at the regional hospital.
Try Medics has chosen Lydia as a mentor because she possesses excellent qualities in her field. With over 10 years of experience in Uganda’s healthcare system, she is an incredibly skilled nurse. She is a very cheerful and empathetic person, excelling in listening to patients. Moreover, she speaks both English and Luganda, a widely spoken language in Uganda, enabling easy communication with both students and patients.
Furthermore, Lydia is exceptionally skilled at imparting knowledge, greatly benefiting the students. She explains various cases at the hospital, actively involving students in understanding patients’ problems and how to solve them.
Watch the interview here with Lydia to learn more about her:
Feedback from previous travelers.
Travelers gain a lot from the placement, not only in terms of practical experience but also socially and in terms of experiences. Although the internship and your learning are of utmost importance, Try Medics is more than just a practical placement. We offer a unique community built on passionate young people with a shared interest in the healthcare field. After the placement, you’ll carry a wealth of experiences both in and out of the hospital and new friendships for life.
We receive feedback from most of our travelers to ensure that everyone has the best possible experience. If you wish to read reviews of Try Medics placements, you can find them here.
Are you deep into your healthcare studies?
If you are already a student associated with a university, you can engage in clinical practice at the hospital. Most educational institutions allow you to combine the placement with a merit-giving study program. With this experience, you will gain practical insights into a healthcare system different from the familiar Danish one, broadening your understanding of healthcare.
Uganda is Africa’s Pearl – Experience its beautiful nature!
Uganda’s motto was coined by the former American President Winston Churchill in the previous century, earning it the name “Africa’s Pearl.” This title is well-deserved as the country offers many fantastic experiences. Uganda boasts lush natural landscapes due to its proximity to the equator, and its wildlife is incredibly fascinating. You can experience this during your placement as Try Medics organizes weekend trips around the country, allowing you and your fellow travelers to witness the country’s magnificent nature up close. This includes going on a safari, visiting Kampala (the capital), and exploring Jinja, a beautiful area along the famous Nile River where fun activities like river rafting, horseback riding, and quad biking await.
We’ve found that the combination of these experiences and the relevant practical experience creates a strong community among travelers and Try Medics staff throughout the placement. The staff will take care of you from the moment you arrive, ensuring a proper introduction to the hospital, following up on your experiences daily, organizing social activities for you and your fellow travelers, and joining you on weekend trips.
Learn more about Try Medics placements here.
We hope to have the opportunity to offer you an educational placement in Uganda. You can read more about the various placement programs here.”
Apply now and look forward to get unique firsthand exposure within the field of healthcare
