Resuscitating Hope: A Life-Changing Emergency Medicine Experience in Mombasa
My experience as an intern with IMA was nothing short of transformative. I had the privilege to learn about another culture’s healthcare system with a community of other motivated healthcare students. The IMA mentorship was perfect: mentors were always accessible, organized, and committed to improving my experience in Mombasa. I loved my rotations at Coast General, and I specifically found a home in the Casualty Department with Nurse Mogaka and Dr. Salim. The program residence was always clean, the food was nutritious and enjoyable, and the organized afternoon activities supplemented the hospital shadowing. My favorite part of the experience was the Wednesday and Saturday clinics: hygiene, women’s health, mental health, and free healthcare. I will be strongly recommending this program to other motivated friends, and I look forward to staying in contact with the IMA team!
Read John's In-Depth Internship Reflection
Download John Castellano’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.
