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Program Overview

Step into real-world musculoskeletal care through International Medical Aid’s Chiropractic Internships. Designed for pre-chiropractic undergraduates, chiropractic students, and recent graduates, this program places you alongside experienced clinicians in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation centers across East Africa and South America.
You’ll observe patient assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based approaches to spine and extremity conditions. While interns never perform adjustments or independent procedures, you will watch how licensed professionals integrate manual therapy with exercise, posture retraining, and lifestyle counseling in settings where back pain, work-related injuries, and chronic joint issues are common.
As an award-winning nonprofit, IMA pairs clinical learning with community-focused outreach. You can help support posture and ergonomics education in schools, workplaces, or community centers, as conservative care can prevent disability and improve the quality of life for patients who have limited access to specialists.

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Program Highlights

Observe chiropractic, orthopedic, and rehabilitation care in busy clinics and hospital settings.
Learn how clinicians approach spine and joint conditions with conservative, non-operative strategies.
Join community outreach focused on posture, injury prevention, and safe movement.
Receive pre-departure training, on-site supervision, and 24/7 support from IMA staff.
Strengthen your future chiropractic school application with a structured, global health experience.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ecuador
  • Kenya
  • Peru
  • Colombia
  • Tanzania
  • Haiti
  • Rwanda
  • Uganda

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Transcript
  • Resume
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall

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Who should apply to the Chiropractic Internships?

Pre-chiropractic undergraduates, chiropractic students, and recent graduates who want structured clinical observation and global health exposure are ideal candidates.

Will I be allowed to perform adjustments?

No. Licensed clinicians perform all hands-on care. Interns observe consultations, treatment sessions, and patient education, and may assist with non-invasive tasks under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

What types of conditions will I see?

You may observe patients with back and neck pain, sports injuries, occupational strain, chronic joint conditions, and post-surgical rehabilitation, depending on your placement site.

How does this help with chiropractic school admissions?

You gain concrete exposure to conservative musculoskeletal care, experience in cross-cultural communication, and clear examples for personal statements and interviews.

Do I need chiropractic experience to be accepted?

Previous shadowing is helpful but not required. We seek individuals with a strong interest in chiropractic or musculoskeletal medicine and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Intern Abroad
HOSA Premier Partner
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable Mention
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) - International Medical Aid (IMA)
GoAbroad Top Rated Adventure Travel - 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - Adventure Travel
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