Welcome to MedTreks Kenya
Our Global Health Program is a clinical education and skills training program through a collaborative partnership with HopeCore & MedTreks International.
Our program offers three separate options for medical professionals to get involved:
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Kenya CME Global Health Course
Join us in Kenya!
Join our program in Kenya through a week long CME Global Health Field Course hosted by MedTreks International. Learn topics in travel medicine and gain hands-on experience in clinical global health. This course provides up to 10 hrs of Category 1 CME for physicians, NPs/PAs and nurses. Learn more HERE
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Join as Clinical Faculty
About the Faculty Position
Designed for experienced health professionals to join our teams in Kenya for a 2-4 week time period, training our Kenya staff on a variety of health education topics and providing ongoing clinical mentorship during mobile clinics. Learn more HERE
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Med & Nursing Student Opportunities
Clinical Rotations
This rotation is specifically designed for groups of Medical/Nursing students who want to gain a hands-on and more in-depth global health experience. We design specific rotations based on the student needs for a minimum of 8 students/faculty. Learn more HERE
Strengthening the Global Health Workforce
Our international team of medical professionals grows every year. If you are passionate about global health and want to gain more skills in Wilderness Medicine, Travel Medicine, Humanitarian Medicine and Global Health - scroll down to learn how you can get more involved in our program. We would love to have you join our teams!
FAQs
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We do not offer paid positions for faculty, students or interns at this time. You are responsible for the course/program fees but we are happy to help you set up a fundraising platform!
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Yes! If you join us on one of our annual MedTreks Kenya trips, then doctors/nurses/PAs and NPs all get CME for this 10-day course in Kenya.
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Yes, we do welcome non-medical professionals. We work with individuals one-on-one to make sure the experience is as valuable as possible for all parties.
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Yes! We do have opportunities for medical professionals to get involved if they can’t travel to Kenya. You can reach out to our program director, Ari Rasori at: ariane.rasori@villagehopecore.org to learn more about ways to get involved.
Join our Teams in Kenya!
Please fill out the application form below, and we will contact you shortly to discuss further opportunities. Thank you!
Testimonials
“This experience was incredibly eye-opening and heartwarming! The setting and accommodations in Chogoria were beautiful and the service was above and beyond. The cultural exchange amongst healthcare workers in the U.S. and healthcare workers in Kenya was exceptional and enlightening. The guidance and navigation through the villages made me feel safe and comfortable yet also provided a “hands off” approach to learning that allowed me to have an individual experience with the healthcare workers, students, and families. I also really enjoyed the community dinners, dancing, and soccer that encouraged mutual appreciation and teamwork. I signed up for this program thinking I was going to be volunteering my time, but instead I feel like I was given much more than I ever hoped to contribute. I came home feeling re-invigorated about medicine and inspired by the comprehensive approach that Hope Core and MedTreks provides to the community of Chogoria. I gained an indispensable education regarding humanity, communication, and global health.”
Registered Nurse, Nevada, USA
“For over 15 years, I was dreaming of visiting Africa …Not only that dream came through this summer but the reality turned out to be much better that I could have ever imagined. I came back re-energized, uplifted and inspired. It was a life-changing experience and gave me a sense of a new direction. Being surrounded by people with such big hearts, who care so deeply about the well-being of others, has been invigorating and humbling, and instantly created a sense of belonging. The Village HopeCore and MedTreks team – you became a part of my heart forever. I was deeply touched by the tremendous resiliency, optimism, commitment, and sense of community. The dedication of every single team member to improve the well-being of their community simply shined through. Besides a great sense of rhythm, and a love for dancing, HopeCore staff lives and breathes its mission, and is in my eyes, represents an exemplary team – one to humbly learn from and to admire from anywhere in the world.”
Nurse Practitioner, Colorado, USA
“Training Village Hope Care staff in the Helping Babies Breathe Program was the purpose of my trip, yet only a partial highlight. A glimpse into the work of Village Hope Care staff demonstrated a strong commitment and passion to the health of the people of Chogoria and its surrounding vicinity. It was enlightening to learn about the different roles everyone performed to holistically address the health of the people – from their microfinance programs, youth groups and various health clinics. Time spent in the outreach clinic and school health clinics were the highlights of my trip. I learned so much from working alongside the Village Hope Core staff. I was humbled by the nursing care and health education they provided – giving compassionate and skilled care with limited resources. Their joy and compassion was infectious! The combination of learning and recreational experiences organized by MedTreks provided an experience that I will always remember.”
Registered Nurse, Oregon, USA