I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me feel prepared
I most enjoyed the interactivity and cultural immersion of the internship. I was able to observe various surgical procedures and clinical consultations while immersing myself in Tanzanian culture and engaging with the local population. Although the internship primarily focused on Orthopaedic Surgery, its interdisciplinary structure allowed me to collaborate with professionals from various medical fields. As an aspiring PA, one of my greatest takeaways from this experience was recognizing the importance of cross-cultural communication and remaining open-minded and unbiased as a competent healthcare professional. Communication and support from both my internship program manager and local team were outstanding. I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me feel prepared and assist me throughout the experience. I enjoyed being able to meet so many new people from around the world. Experiencing a variety of different cultures helped me to realize that although unique, we also share many similarities.
