Oral and maxillofacial surgeon in scrubs reviewing a patient's jaw scan with a surgical resident in a hospital clinic
October 21, 2026

How to Become an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Education, Residency and Boards

The full path to becoming an oral and maxillofacial surgeon: college, the DAT, dental...

by International Medical Aid
Pre-med student at a kitchen table planning an MCAT study schedule in a paper planner beside a stack of science textbooks
October 20, 2026

MCAT Study Schedule: Week-by-Week Plans for 12, 16 and 24 Weeks

MCAT study schedule templates for 12, 16 and 24 weeks, with weekly hours, where...

by International Medical Aid
Three doctors from different specialties in scrubs and a white coat talking in a bright hospital hallway
October 19, 2026

Types of Doctors: Every Specialty, Training Length and What Each Does

Types of doctors explained: 27 specialties with 2026 ACGME residency lengths, common fellowships, what...

by International Medical Aid
International Medical Aid interns, including Sarah and Sid, in scrubs, caps and masks in a hospital operating room in Mombasa, Kenya
October 19, 2026

What HOSA Students Sarah and Sid Learned With International Medical Aid in Kenya

HOSA members Sarah Benish and Sid Girada reflect on mentorship, mental health, prevention, and...

by International Medical Aid
International Medical Aid interns in Kenya holding the IMA banner outside a clinic
October 16, 2026

Occupational Therapy Volunteer Experience: What Counts for OT School and Where to Find It

Occupational therapy volunteer experience explained: what OT programs count, how volunteering differs from observation...

by International Medical Aid
IMA interns in blue scrubs practicing a hands-on clinical skill on a training model
October 16, 2026

Occupational Therapy Shadowing: How to Find It, What You Do and How Many Hours OT Schools Want

Occupational therapy shadowing explained: how many hours OT schools ask for, which settings to...

by International Medical Aid
A pre-dental student writing reflections in a notebook on a guesthouse balcony in the evening
October 12, 2026

Dental Internship Reflection: Turning Observation Into Learning

A dental internship reflection guide: a simple three-question method, prompts for dental settings, fictional...

by International Medical Aid
A half-packed duffel bag with folded scrubs and sneakers beside a smaller daypack
October 12, 2026

Two Weeks or Six? Choosing a Clinical Internship Length

Compare two, four and six week stays: what each clinical internship length covers, how...

by International Medical Aid
A radiologic technologist positioning an X-ray tube while a pre-health student watches from the doorway
October 12, 2026

Radiology Shadowing for Pre-Health Students: What to Expect

What radiology shadowing looks like in scan rooms and the reading room, who does...

by International Medical Aid
A nursing faculty member and a student reviewing a binder together in a nursing skills lab
October 12, 2026

Can You Receive Nursing School Credit for Experience Abroad?

Can you get nursing school credit for experience abroad? How boards of nursing, accreditors...

by International Medical Aid
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