Internships Abroad in South Africa

As interns, we had the role of "Vet Nurse". We vaccinated, dewormed, injected, and disinfected wounds on various animals (dogs, cats, horses, goats, sheep, etc.), and we were able to assist the veterinarians during game capture. It is important to bring an open mind to new cultures as it was very different from where I am from, Europe. By bringing an open mind and I was able to open myself up to another culture and way of life. I recommend this project to beginning vet students as you are getting hands-on experience, but the most important thing to remember is that you're extremely important in helping people and animals.

My time with CHFI was unforgettable and enriching. Over the course of 4 weeks, I had their opportunity to rotate through the surgery unit, pediatric wards, malukazi clinic and Hillcrest aids center. It was great clinical exposure. Seeing firsthand how healthcare providers navigate challenges with limited resources while delivering compassionate care gave me a whole new perspective on medicine. I had so much mentorship and support from the physicians, interns, students and other medical students who came from medical schools in the U.S. They took their time to explain pretty much everything to me. Beyond that, Durban is such a beautiful place. There was always something to do, beautiful beaches and nice sunny weather!