Medical Internship

International Health Alliance (IHA) offers unique internships that are designed not just for academic enhancement but for cultivating a deep-seated passion for healthcare and humanitarian service. We believe that healthcare should be an accessible right for everyone, even in the most impoverished areas of the world. Our interns have the opportunity to not only stand out for graduate school admissions but, more importantly, to help people around the world that are in critical need of medical care. Many of the people that you will have the opportunity to help live in impoverished areas and do not have access to clean water, necessary resources, or reliable healthcare. Some of them survive on less than $5 per day.

This internship is unpaid and has costs associated with the travel portion of the internship. International travel is a required part of the internship.

Program Duration: 6 Weeks

Overview:

• 5 Weeks Online Training: Dive into a structured curriculum delivered through 2-hour live and recorded online sessions each week. You'll be assigned a dedicated doctor for personalized guidance, ensuring a supportive and enriching remote learning experience.
• 1 Week in the Dominican Republic: Embark on a transformative journey! Your in-person experience begins with training on vitals on arrival day, setting the stage for the week of hands-on medical experiences.
• Ability to Choose Electives: Choose from a variety of added electives during your internship from suturing to cultural dance classes. Electives vary based on travel dates and doctor availability.

On The Ground:

• Mobile Clinics: Spend four days participating in mobile clinics in impoverished communities with limited access to medical care. Apply your training in challenging environments, contributing to addressing unmet medical needs. You will have the opportunity to help dozens, possibly even hundreds, of people get medical care that they desperately need and could not otherwise afford.
• Hospital Visit: Gain valuable insights into medical differences and hospital practices in the Dominican Republic by visiting a local hospital on the fifth day. Get first hand experience by shadowing some of the top doctors in the country.
• Free Day: Strike a balance between professional development and cultural immersion with a free day on the sixth day. Explore and experience the country under the guidance of a travel agent.
• Return Journey: Conclude the week with the return journey home on the seventh day.

Why Choose Our Program?

• Remote Training Support: Structured online curriculum with live and recorded sessions.
• Hands-On Experience: Apply skills in mobile clinics addressing unmet medical needs and shadow some of the top doctors in the country. Experience what it is like to help people in dire need of medical help.
•  Cultural Immersion: Explore the vibrant Dominican Republic with a free day.
•  Professional Benefits: Receive letters of recommendation, alumni benefits, social media recognition, networking opportunities, and access to future professional development and educational courses.
•  Unique Opportunity: Experience personal and professional growth while making a positive impact on communities.

Upcoming Program Travel Dates (if accepted you can choose which available cohort you want to join):

• December 15-22, 2024
• March 9-16, 2025
• March 16-23, 2025
• June 8-15, 2025
• July 13-20, 2025
• July 21 - Aug 3, 2025
• Aug 3-10, 2025

The remote training portion of the internship will begin 5 weeks prior to the above program travel dates. If accepted to the program you can choose from any of the above program dates as long as there is still availability.

Requirements

• No previous medical experience is necessary. We provide all necessary training and you will be under the supervision of licensed doctors.
• Ability to travel out of the United States (Passport or Visa).
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Don't miss the chance to secure your spot in this unique program that promises a journey of learning, cultural exchange, and meaningful contribution. Apply today and be part of a life-changing experience in the beautiful Dominican Republic!