IMA’s Award-Winning Healthcare Internships Abroad
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. Interested in spending an unforgettable summer or winter break with IMA? Sign up below to learn more about our award-winning programs.
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What’s in an IMA Program?
World-Class Medical Training
- From 50 to 200 hours of immersive clinical shadowing
- Training in multiple medical specialties (1 per week)
- Access to Harvard Medical School’s acclaimed online courses
- Internships offered year-round during academic breaks (2-12 weeks)
Culture and Community
- Study abroad programs located throughout East Africa and South America
- Cultural treks crafted by international experts and local guides
- Community service through targeted medical outreach
- Invaluable, grounded insights into global healthcare
Meaningful Support
- Designated mentors available and looking after your needs 24/7
- Structured schedule that covers everything from lectures, hospital rounds, and clinical work to cultural outings and community outreach
- Transportation provided by our private drivers, and your personal safety is always our top priority
- Comprehensive post-program admissions support to get you into your top med schools
Reasons to Join IMA
Maximize Your Learning
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
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
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.