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IMA's Award-Winning Healthcare Internships Abroad

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Hospital shadowing programs are proven to strengthen med school applications — and our programs go above and beyond. Unique, in-depth, and focused on multiple medical specialties, our summer and winter internships take place in East Africa, South America or in multi-country formats. In part thanks to our immersive and multifaceted internship model, IMA alumni go on to top MD, DO, and PA programs across the country.

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Reasons to Join IMA

Reasons to Join IMA

International Medical Aid (IMA) offers healthcare and pre-med internships in various medical specialties, providing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical settings and develop specialized skills, including the following: 

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Maximize Your Learning

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Compared to typical pre-health shadowing programs, IMA delivers exceptional depth and breadth — more hands-on, didactic, and service-learning experiences, as well as expansive global and intercultural insights.

Prioritize Your GPA

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Our programs are so full of extracurricular accomplishments that you can focus on your academic goals while in school, without worrying about how your pre-med requirements will fit into your schedule.

Impress Top Medical Schools

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IMA helps you showcase your competencies through powerful stories. More than a list of accomplishments, our programs give you the extensive skillsets medical schools are looking for — notably grounded in compelling, real-world experience.

What's in an IMA Program?

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International Medical Aid ensures an enriched learning environment that goes beyond the typical classroom structure. As a participant, you have the chance to interact directly with patients, practitioners, and global health challenges, all under the careful guidance of experienced mentors.
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Ready to Start Your Journey with IMA?

Choosing to join IMA means you're committed to making a difference in your future and the world. Ready to get started? Apply Today and become part of a community that's shaping the future of healthcare, one student at a time. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to Contact Us.

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