Table 1.
Summary of International Elective Experiences
| Experience | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Type of elective | |
| Clinical | 53 (93) |
| Volunteer | 3 (5) |
| Research | 1 (2) |
| Length of elective, weeksa | 4 (3-9) |
| Location of electiveb | |
| Accra: Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (University of Ghana) | 47 (89) |
| Kumasi: Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology) | 5 (9) |
| Wa: Wa Regional Hospital and Rehabilitation Center | 1 (2) |
| Medical specialtyb | |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 38 (72) |
| General Surgery | 4 (8) |
| Internal Medicine | 8 (15) |
| Pediatrics | 3 (6) |
Data presented as n (%) except where noted
aMean (range)
bFor clinical electives