MedTreks Kenya Program FAQ

November 17, 2025 - By Anna A

MedTreks Kenya Program: Everything You Need to Know About Our Global Health Field Course

The MedTreks Kenya Program gives healthcare professionals the chance to step into real-world global health work while learning directly from local experts. This field course takes place in partnership with Village HopeCore International, an established public health and development organization based in Chogoria, Kenya.

Our goal is simple: equip medical professionals with the skills, confidence, and practical tools they need to work effectively in public health, travel medicine, and humanitarian settings.

How to Sign Up for a MedTreks Kenya Trip

You can register directly through our MedTreks Kenya trip page.
If you have questions before you book, feel free to reach out through our contact page, we’re happy to guide you.

Do I Need a Medical Background to Join?

No. We welcome medical and non-medical participants.
We match volunteers with project needs, especially those with experience in leadership, wellness, photography, computer science, marketing, or education.
If you’re not in the medical field, we’ll work with you to find the right fit within the program.

What Will Participants Do During the Field Course?

You join the team as a MedTreks participant, and together we work alongside Village HopeCore. Their community health program spans more than 500 villages and includes:

Mobile school clinics
Community health outreach events
Public health workshops
Ongoing staff training and skills development

Throughout the week, you rotate through several core areas of the program, participate in hands-on clinics, support health education, and collaborate with local Kenyan healthcare leaders.

What Is the Purpose of This Program?

The MedTreks Kenya Program creates space for a true exchange of knowledge and collaboration.
Since 2001, MedTreks has worked closely with HopeCore to strengthen public health delivery and support local healthcare leadership.
We focus on skills training, education, program development, and long-term capacity building — always led by the needs and insights of our partners in Kenya.

Can I Earn CME or Nursing Credits?

Yes. Participants who join a CME-designated Kenya trip receive both CME and CEU credits as part of the field course.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A day in the Kenya field course blends learning, hands-on service, and community connection:

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning lectures or workshops
On-site global health work in field clinics or schools
Afternoon education sessions with HopeCore staff
Evenings filled with discussions, reflection, and family-style dinners

Optional games and group activities create a fun, close-knit environment.

Where Will I Stay?

Accommodations are simple, clean, and safe.
Amenities include WiFi, buffet meals, laundry service, and hot showers — everything you need for a comfortable stay during program week.

What Is the Minimum Age?

Participants must be at least 18 years old, unless traveling with a parent or guardian who is 25 or older.

Is the Program Safe?

Chogoria has a long history of welcoming international healthcare teams.
For more than 20 years, we’ve brought medical professionals to this region without significant safety issues.

Our team monitors local political, social, and health developments closely to make informed decisions and support a safe, thoughtful experience.

When you arrive in Nairobi, you join a two-day Global Health Seminar that includes a full orientation on staying healthy and aware while traveling abroad.

What About the Language Barrier?

Kenya has more than 40 tribes, each with its own dialect.
English and Swahili serve as the national languages, and the HopeCore staff speak both.
They support interpretation during clinics, workshops, and community health activities.