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This month's reads.
Hand-picked stories from our students, mentors and in-country teams.
Student Stories
Meet Justin Kim: Elective Africa's new U.S. student representative
At Elective Africa, we believe the best ambassadors are the students who've lived the experience. Justin shares why he's stepping up.
By Millicent Otieno·6 min read·May 2026
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Clinical Insights
Finding the balance between clinical confidence and cultural sensitivity during international rotations
8 min read · Apr 2026
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Global Health
Why inter-professional learning with different healthcare teams matters on your international internship
7 min read · Apr 2026
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Destinations
A first-timer's guide to settling into Nairobi in your opening week
5 min read · Mar 2026
Clinical Insights
Finding the balance between clinical confidence and cultural sensitivity during international rotations
8 min read · Apr 2026
Global Health
Why inter-professional learning with different healthcare teams matters on your medical internship
7 min read · Apr 2026
Student Stories
Meet Justin Kim: Elective Africa's new U.S. student representative
6 min read · May 2026
DestinationsA first-timer's guide to settling into Nairobi in your opening week
5 min read · Mar 2026
Clinical InsightsWhat I learned shadowing in a casualty department in Mombasa
9 min read · Mar 2026
Travel & SafariFrom the ward to the Maasai Mara: planning a weekend safari around your rotation
6 min read · Feb 2026
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