Curiosity, Compassion, and Clinical Care: Reflections from My Pre-Dentistry Internship
During my time in Mombasa, from the moment I exited the airport doors I felt safe, heard and cared for. The housekeeping and kitchen staff were all amazing at both their work of keeping our area clean and making delicious meals for us, and at bringing a positive energy into the residence. We would always be reminded of how we need to stay positive and have an amazing day, and those little reminders would be an instant mood booster. Grace was amazing, she would do some morning affirmations with us, I am kind, I am positive I am worthy, I will never forget her and I still practice these affirmations on my day to day. The kitchen staff looked after us so incredibly well, accomodated to my alimentary preferences and would always start small talk. I also want to highlight our amazing security guards and how precise they were, I truly felt safe at all times both inside and outside the residence. Overall, I have nothing but kind words to say about my time in Mombasa, the mentors and all the staff made this experience that much better.
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Download Ximena Vela’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.
