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Africa

In addition to key sites in  Botswana and Gabon, we offer additional opportunities in Africa.


Groote Shuur Hospital , Cape Town, South Africa : Government-funded hospital affiliated with the University of Cape Town Medical School. Residents have participated in clinical rotations at this large training hospital. BIDMC contact - Dr. Simon Robson

Tiyatien Health, Liberia : A unique assembly of Liberia- and US-based health professionals developing stable, long-term improvements in public sector delivery of primary healthcare in impoverished areas.  BIDMC contacts - Drs. Lindsay Kim and Giovanna Leddy

Lusaka, Zambia: Large private clinic through local contact Dr. Michael Wong. Potential to include some field work at local orphanages through an NGO called the Flip Flop Foundation.

Democratic Republic of Congo - Panzi Hospital : A 250-bed hospital with ob/gyn, medicine, pediatrics, and general surgery. Opportunities for residents to work clinically at the hospital and engage in teaching. This facility is known for treating sexual assault victims.