MEDICAL ELECTIVE ST LUCIA
St Lucia: Where Adventure Meets Medical Elective
Like a small tropical gem, nature is at its most spectacular, adventure and culture abound, and the beaches are incredibly beautiful. Here in St. Lucia, you will find everything you are looking for.
Nursing and medical students have the opportunity to enjoy a new, beautiful environment during their Elective program. Practical work opportunities will certainly prepare you for your future healthcare career, and you will leave this country with a wealth of new knowledge. This is an excellent destination for any Medical Elective Program of your choice.
Located in the Eastern Caribbean, between Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia is only 43 kilometers long and 22 kilometers wide, full of mountains and lush fields. St. Lucia stands out from other countries in the Caribbean with its diverse culture and landscapes, and of course, its cuisine, which is characterized by English, French, Spanish and African influences, not forgetting its indigenous people.
Medical Elective in Castries St Lucia
Our students will enjoy this Caribbean gem in Castries while studying medicine or a medical elective, working in the mornings and enjoying the surrounding areas in the afternoons or on weekends.
We will accommodate you in fantastic private accommodation, just a short distance from where you will be staying each day. In case of an emergency or any assistance, our team is available 24 hours a day.
We work with large hospitals and smaller clinics, both public and private, and we are confident that you will get the most out of your medical or nursing elective with us.
Medical Elective Specialties in St Lucia
Medical Elective
Saint Lucia is a great choice for your medical elective at KIVOLEX. You will gain a wide range of experience working in the public and private sectors, in large hospitals and small clinics. The local doctors are very friendly and you will accompany them on their visits and in patient care, gaining important medical knowledge for your future career. You will also be able to try out new skills while working with the doctors. You will have free time in the afternoons and weekends to enjoy your new surroundings on this beautiful Caribbean island. It has interesting fusion cuisine and beautiful landscapes.
Nursing electives
If you choose Saint Lucia for your Nursing Elective or internship program at KIVOLEX, you will have the opportunity to work with local nurses and doctors, sometimes helping them dispense medications or gaining practical experience. You will work in both large and small healthcare facilities, which means you will have versatile experience with their systems and a thorough knowledge of your field. You may also encounter diseases that you are not used to due to the warm climate. South Lucia is a beautiful Caribbean island, full of mountains, creating a beautiful landscape that you can explore at your own pace.
What’s Include din Our St Lucia Medical Elective
Accommodation and Team
Our apartments in Saint Lucia are spacious and warm, with comfortable furnishings. They are in a great location and are close to restaurants, supermarkets and banks, as well as everything else you might need. Hospitals and clinics are also very close, so commuting to work each day is easy. A KIVOLEX member will be available 24/7.
Excursions and Tours
To make the most of your time here and your new location, we have also planned a few excursions for your weekends and holidays. All of these are included in the optional excursion price, so you don’t have to pay any extra costs after arrival. The following excursions are included in our optional excursion in Castries. To find out which ones are included in your chosen dates, please see our “What’s Included” page.
- Coastal Adventures on Land and Water (1 Day)
- Canopy Zipline Adventure (5 Hours)
- Sunset Cruise (4.5 Hours)
- Jalousie Beach Retreat (5 Hours)
- Rainforest Tram (4.5 Hours)
