Beyond the Textbook: Lessons in Nutrition, Equity, and Healthcare from My Internship in Kenya
My time in Kenya was one of the best experiences of my life. Interning in the hospital taught me so much about myself, nutrition, and the world. The clinical mentor Nashon in the ICU was one of the more helpful nutritionists I worked with and while he challenged me, he also taught me so much. Each individual, from the mentors to the chefs to the interns, were so kind and made the experience so fun. The Masai Mara safari was definitely a highlight, as well. The tour guide, Shadi, was so kind and really made the experience. I did feel that the program was geared a lot more towards pre-med fields with mandatory sessions about suturing and clinical skills like that. As a nutrition intern, I sometimes felt out of place and that my time was not as well organized but I still got so much out of the experiacne and would not trade it for the world!
Read Emily's In-Depth Internship Reflection
Download Emily Green’s comprehensive reflection paper detailing their learning objectives, clinical observations, ethical insights, and takeaways from their IMA program—an excellent resource for students, parents, and advisors evaluating the depth of our internships.
