Grenada Medical Electives

Overview

Also known as the ‘Island of Spice’, the beautiful island of Grenada offers all of the charm and warmth of the Caribbean. A Commonwealth Realm with independence from Great Britain on March 3, 1967, Grenadians are a proud and friendly people. Medics Away students can expect to enjoy their time working in the local hospital, spending afternoons at the beach and weekends eating out and exploring.

“Goin’ Up The Road”

Grenada is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, and dotted with picturesque towns, this verdant island has long been a major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. The seductive drifts through the colourful Saturday markets and Grenada’s dense forests. In the interior of this volcanic island are cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful mountain lakes imaginable. The capital, St. George’s, is widely held to be the loveliest city in the Caribbean. Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the red-tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes.

Getting There

Grenada is easy to reach. Flights travel regularly from the UK to the Caribbean, via Barbados generally. Virgin Atlantic provide a very comfortable and affordable journey. Students should expect to pay in the region of £600-700 for return flights. Flights from Northern America are also easy to come by, most connect through Miami and New York.

Once in Grenada, Medics Away will arrange a pick up at the airport, take you directly to your accommodation whereby our Representative will introduce herself and orientate you to your new tropical environment.