International Medical Aid (IMA)
International Medical Aid (IMA)
Why choose International Medical Aid (IMA)?
International Medical Aid (IMA) is a distinguished nonprofit organization standing at the forefront of global healthcare study-abroad endeavors. As the premier provider of pre-health programs, we offer unparalleled study abroad experiences and healthcare internship opportunities to students and professionals. With programs developed at Johns Hopkins University, IMA's commitment extends to deliveri...
International Medical Aid (IMA) is a distinguished nonprofit organization standing at the forefront of global healthcare study-abroad endeavors. As the premier provider of pre-health programs, we offer unparalleled study abroad experiences and healthcare internship opportunities to students and professionals. With programs developed at Johns Hopkins University, IMA's commitment extends to delivering essential healthcare services in underserved regions, spanning East Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. IMA programs align with the AAMC Core Competencies, focusing on developing critical thinking, communication, and cultural competence. Undergraduates, medical students, residents, and practicing professionals gain hands-on experience in medicine, nursing, mental health, dentistry, ph...
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Five Words: My Internship's Profound Lessons
by: Claire DaValle - United StatesProgram: Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMAFive words. That’s it. The ultimate definition of short and sweet. At the end of each week during debriefing, we were asked to present the group with five words that encompassed our experience in our respective departments. Every Friday, this would force me to seriously reflect on what I had witnessed, learned, and accomplished that week since my words were numbered. I came to appreciate how succinct and purposeful these recaps were. Here are my five words that sum up what I have taken away from...
Embracing Culture, Medicine, and Community: A Well-Rounded Journey in Mombasa with IMA
by: Hailey Ficken - United StatesProgram: Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMAMy experience in Mombasa and CGTRH was priceless. All of the IMA staff were so accommodating and supportive. They always made sure to ask you how you were doing and that you were cared for. I never doubted my safety while with IMA. They drove us everywhere we wanted to go and gave us all of the information we needed to remain safe. The food prepared by the chefs was out of this world. It was lovely to be able to taste all of the cultural foods and learn the names of the dishes and even how they ...
Journey of Gratitude: From Lost Luggage to Lifelong Lessons in Kenya
by: Stefany Matute - United StatesProgram: Physician Assistant/Pre-PA Internships Abroad | IMAI first started out losing my bags at the airport. Once I finally got them back, the staff was more than happy to pick up my bags twice for me. Javan and Teddy were awesome; I admired their upbeat attitudes every day. I'm grateful to Caroline, Vivian, Robert, and Benson for keeping us safe on every trek or community outreach. They also always were happy to give us any insights into the culture we were exposed to. The food was great; Joshua, Sharon, and Katherine always cooked us authentic Kenyan...
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Sharon Kennison
Participated in 2015
Sharon has an associate’s degree in nursing and has spent about 30 years as an ER and medical surgery nurse. She currently lives in Missouri, with her...
Sharon Kennison
Participated in 2015
I originally went to Carrefour Haiti in 2012 on a mission trip. Once there, I was just utterly amazed at the living conditions of the people of the area. I remember riding along the highway from the airport, looking at the rubble that was still visible, and wondering how I would ever survive in such a place. We worked with the kids at a bible school, and the love for God that was evident was truly amazing. The smiles of the children, well they would almost have to be seen to be believed; the area touched my heart in ways that I had just never imagined, and I knew I had to go back someday.
Alicia Podwojniak
Participated in 2018
Alicia Podwojniak is from a small town in New Jersey. She attends the College of New Jersey as a Biology major, and her goal is to become a physician....
Alicia Podwojniak
Participated in 2018
Around winter break of last year, my friend asked if I would go with her on one of those overseas medical missions. In fact, going abroad for this purpose had not crossed my mind until she brought it up. I was not sure that I wanted to go, with the thought that everything I could do abroad I could also do at home. I was not really "inspired" to go abroad until I began doing my research.
Cassidy Welsh
Participated in 2018
Cassidy Welsh is from Newfoundland, Canada. She is currently in her last year of completing her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology at Memorial U...
Cassidy Welsh
Participated in 2018
I love to travel, so to be honest, that was my original inspiration. I was looking to get away for the summer but wanted to gain meaningful experience. I finally came across the idea of volunteering abroad and (even better) volunteering within my future field of interest. It was a win-win for me.
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