Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health
About Internships
Each UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship program pairs UC Davis Study Abroad with a partner organization that manages the personalized internship placements; arranges accommodations and excursions; leads onsite orientations and optional social events; and provides 24/7 emergency support. As part of the placement process for Summer Internships, participants will first enroll through UC Davis Study Abroad and then complete a supplemental application for the partner organization associated with their particular Summer Internship program.
Although Study Abroad partners with outside organizations for some aspects of Summer Abroad Internships, the official provider for these programs is UC Davis Study Abroad, and course credit is issued by UC Davis.
Internship Placement Process
After you enroll through UC Davis Study Abroad in the Ghana—Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health Summer Internship program, they will receive instructions for completing a separate application and portal for this program’s partner, Child Family Health International (CFHI). CFHI’s process includes a supplemental application. Note that some CFHI programs include placement and activities at multiple internship sites while others may place you at one internship for the duration of the program. No interviews are required in the placement process.
Sample Clinical Rotations
Clinical rotations will start on Monday of the second week and usually take place in the mornings for 4 to 6 hours usually Monday through Friday for the remaining four weeks.
Once a week you will meet with the Medical Director to discuss experiences at the clinics and hospitals. A lecture on a health-related topic will also be provided. You can use this time to discuss issues of interest, review your progress in clinic or bring up any concerns you may have.
Our Program Partner
For the Ghana—Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health Summer Internship program, UC Davis Study abroad partners with Child Family Health International (CFHI), a United Nations-recognized non-profit organization. CFHI is a distinguished leader in Global Health experiential education for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate trainees. The organization has been providing standard-setting community-based programs for over 30 years. The organization has received Diversity Abroad Award of Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education: Community-Based Organization, and Great nonprofits Top Rated Award. CFHI contributes to and engages with industry and professional organizations including the Forum on Education Abroad, Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative, NAFSA, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health, Health Information for All (HIFA) and many more. CFHI partners and collaborates with over 100 universities to provide field experiences for pre-health, health professions, social science, and inter-disciplinary trainees. CFHI has a three-pronged mission that includes Global Health education programs, research, and thought leadership. CFHI is known for its rigorous approach to ethics, safety, security, and competency-based education.
Transcript Notation
Students participating in UC Davis Study Abroad Internships are eligible to receive Transcript Notation (TN). Transcript notation documents your academically approved internship on your official UC Davis transcript. By having your experience noted, it provides proof of where and when you participated in an internship. This is especially valuable for international internships that may be difficult for a prospective employer or program to contact.
Transcript Notation is a process you’ll start within the first two weeks of your internship placement through Handshake, the tool the UC Davis Career Center uses to connect students and employers.