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August 31, 2025

Why Location Matters For Your International Health Internship

Completing an international health internship is a big deal in and of itself. However,...

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August 30, 2025

Planning Your Gap Year or Summer 2026 with IMA and Internships That Shape Future Healthcare Professionals

If you’re planning a Gap Year or Summer 2026 before medical, dental, PA, or...

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August 29, 2025

PA School Scholarships vs. Loans and How to Fund Your Physician Assistant Education Without Drowning in Debt

Becoming a Physician Assistant is a rewarding yet financially demanding journey, with total costs...

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August 28, 2025

Ethical Engagement in Global Health and What Every Pre-Health Student Should Know

Global health internships have become increasingly popular among pre-health students. Many see these experiences...

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August 27, 2025

How to Improve Your Medical School Application

If You Dream About Becoming a Doctor… If you dream about becoming a doctor,...

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August 27, 2025

Can You Specialize in Your Medical Internship?

Can you specialize during a medical internship? Yes! With International Medical Aid, customize your...

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August 20, 2025

Internship, Externships, and Volunteering Opportunities For Dentists

Dental practitioners are healthcare professionals who help maintain oral health. According to the World...

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August 18, 2025

10 Easiest and Hardest College Majors in 2025

With college comes the pressure of choosing a major, and for many students, the...

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August 15, 2025

How to Get Into University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM): The Definitive Guide (2025)

This 2025 guide from International Medical Aid details everything you need to apply to...

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August 14, 2025

How to Get Into Alice L. Walton School of Medicine: The Definitive Guide (2025)

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is revolutionizing medical education in Bentonville,...

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International Medical Aid (IMA) is a not-for-profit, study abroad program that provides healthcare internships for pre-health students, medical students, medical residents, and healthcare practitioners in underserved areas in Sub-Saharan Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. In delivering urgently needed healthcare assistance to people in these regions, we help participants gain valuable experience and clinical exposure to disciplines such as medicine, nursing, mental health, dentistry, physical therapy, and public health through an ethics-based approach to care. Our programs also allow students the chance to immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of different destinations through unique adventure and safari programs led by experienced and trusted guides.