CRNA & Pre-AA Anesthesia Internships Abroad | IMA

Pre-CRNA and pre-AA undergraduates, nursing students, nurse anesthesia students, nurses and licensed CRNAs can apply. Admission includes an application and interview. Prior clinical experience can help but is not required for undergraduate applicants. High-school students should use IMA’s separate high-school program.

IMA’s CRNA and anesthesia internships focus on supervised observation of anesthesia care. You may see preoperative assessment, monitoring and recovery handovers. Students do not administer drugs, manage airways or perform procedures. Licensed participants also follow host rules; this is an educational placement rather than a clinical staff role.

Weekdays combine hospital observation with time to discuss cases and clinical decisions. Global health lectures, simulations, community clinics and health education round out the program. The hospital schedule and available cases determine each day’s activities. IMA’s program overview explains how these learning components fit together.

A Program Mentor helps you prepare and set learning goals before departure. Orientation introduces the local health system, placement routines and professional expectations. Clinical mentors help you discuss what you observe and connect it with your studies or career plans. Read about IMA’s mentorship and learning model.

IMA provides orientation, secure residences, program transport, and 24/7 local and U.S.-based support. Staff help with everyday concerns and emergencies. IMA reports a 100% safety rating on its safety and security page, which explains its supervision, transport and emergency arrangements.

You share IMA-arranged accommodation with other interns, with meals, Wi-Fi and transport to placements. Living together gives you time to compare observations and prepare for the next day. IMA’s program residences page describes accommodation. Cultural activities introduce local history and daily life; optional major excursions cost extra.

Kenya offers 2–12 weeks year-round, with English used in placements. Peru has fixed 2–4-week sessions and requires at least two years of Spanish study. Anesthesia access in Peru must be confirmed with your Program Mentor. Check the CRNA program page for the country-specific learning options and current availability.

IMA can document your placement and hours, but each school decides what qualifies. An overseas observational placement does not replace required critical-care nursing experience for CRNA admission. Check your target program’s requirements before enrolling. IMA’s anesthesia shadowing guidance explains the distinction.

The two-week Program Fee is US$3,995, plus a separate US$995 Program Deposit (US$4,990 combined). Longer stays cost more. Program dates and fees explain inclusions and additional expenses. The deposit is nonrefundable; payment plans and conditional Program Fee refunds follow IMA’s payment and cancellation terms.

International Medical Aid is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For U.S. taxpayers, qualifying charitable contributions may be deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Program Fees and participation-related expenses have separate tax considerations. Consult a qualified tax professional about your eligibility.