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Summer 2025 Opportunities

University of Cape Town- Global Surgery

Program type: International, Research

Format: In-person

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Organization Details

Organization Name: University of Cape Town, Global Surgery
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Website: https://health.uct.ac.za/global-surgery

Internship Details:

The University of Cape Town is an inclusive, research-intensive African university that addresses the challenges of our time with cutting-edge teaching, research and facilities. The Division of Global Surgery at the University of Cape Town offers unique opportunites for undergraduate and postgraduate students to engage with Global Surgery challenges and solutions in Africa. Established in 2019 and formally integrated into UCT’s Department of Surgery in 2020, the Division focuses on improving access to comprehensive, safe, and quality surgical care across Africa through research, capacity building, implementation, and advocacy. The elective program provides students with a hands-on experience of understanding and addressing surgical healthcare disparites in resource-limited settings. This program aligns with the Division’s vision of creating a world where everyone has access to comprehensive, safe, quality surgical care, with special emphasis on underserved populations and populations in crisis.

Projects include:

Impact of Global Surgery education and initiatives on previous participants

Conducting literature reviews Supporting proposal and manuscript writing Attending community workshops Attending Global Surgery lectures and events
Research Capacity building Innovation

Intern Positions Available: 2

Format: In-Person

Work Environment Details: Our Division is at the Groote Schuur Hospital. The interns will spend most days of the week at the office. We have an office called the ‘International office, which is a closed shared office with desks for up to 4 people. They can use our boardroom, and many other UCT facilities throughout their internship.

Duration: June-August

Application Details

In your application please address why you are particularly interested in Global Surgery

Keywords: Advocacy, Community Engagement, Education, Health Equity, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Policy, Literature Review