Healthcare Internship – Global Health Outreach

Job Description

Public Health Internship | International Health Alliance

The Tone:
This is a Public Health Internship at International Health Alliance, a hybrid role combining 5 weeks of remote work with 1 week of in-person experience in the Dominican Republic. International Health Alliance (IHA) offers unique internships designed for academic enhancement and for fostering a deep commitment to healthcare and humanitarian service. The organization operates on the belief that healthcare is a universal right, especially for those in the world’s most impoverished regions. This role is crucial for interns to gain valuable experience that enhances graduate school admissions while, more importantly, directly helping people in critical need of medical care who often lack access to clean water, necessary resources, or reliable healthcare.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Hybrid, Dominican Republic

• Mission: To provide medical care to people in impoverished communities who lack access to necessary resources and reliable healthcare.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Remote Learning: Engage in 5 weeks of online training, comprising 2-hour live and recorded sessions weekly, with personalized guidance from a dedicated doctor.
• In-Country Training: Receive initial hands-on training on vitals upon arrival in the Dominican Republic, setting the stage for practical medical experiences.
• Community Clinics: Participate for four days in mobile clinics within impoverished communities, applying training to address unmet medical needs and help dozens or hundreds of people.
• Hospital Observation: Gain valuable insights into different medical practices and hospital operations by visiting a local hospital and shadowing top doctors in the Dominican Republic.
• Cultural Engagement: Explore the vibrant Dominican Republic with a dedicated free day for cultural immersion, guided by a travel agent, and choose from various electives like suturing or cultural dance classes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student or aspiring professional. No previous medical experience is required, as all necessary training is provided under the supervision of licensed doctors.
• Experience: Must be 18 years or older and able to pass a criminal background check.
• Skills: Ability to travel internationally (requiring a Passport or Visa) and capability to work effectively within a team setting.