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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...

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Five Words: My Internship's Profound Lessons

by: Claire DaValle - United StatesProgram: Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMA
10

Five 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...

Certificate Ceremony with one of IMA's Physician Mentors at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital!Hygiene Education Session hosted by IMA during my internship in Mombasa, Kenya.Other interns in my IMA cohort :)

Embracing Culture, Medicine, and Community: A Well-Rounded Journey in Mombasa with IMA

by: Hailey Ficken - United StatesProgram: Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMA
10

My 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 ...

Certificate Ceremony with one of IMA's Physician Mentors at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital!Women's Health Education Session hosted by IMA during my internship in Mombasa, Kenya.Distributing books about fire safety written by an IMA alum at local primary schools in Mombasa, Kenya.

Journey of Gratitude: From Lost Luggage to Lifelong Lessons in Kenya

by: Stefany Matute - United StatesProgram: Physician Assistant/Pre-PA Internships Abroad | IMA
10

I 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...

Certificate Ceremony with Dr. Shazim, one of IMA's Physician Mentors at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital!Women's Health Education Session hosted by IMA during my internship in Mombasa, Kenya.Community Medical Clinic organized by IMA during my internship- one of the big highlights of my program!

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Interviews

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Sharon Kennison

Participated in 2015

Alumni

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.

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Alicia Podwojniak

Participated in 2018

Alumni

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.

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Cassidy Welsh

Participated in 2018

Alumni

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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Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionAmerican Medical Student Association (AMSA) - International Medical Aid (IMA)GoAbroad Top Rated Adventure Travel - 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - Adventure TravelAIEA Logo