International Health Alliance Internship

Job Description

About Company

International Health Alliance (IHA)
IHA is an organization that offers unique internships designed to cultivate a deep-seated passion for healthcare and humanitarian service. They firmly believe that healthcare should be an accessible right for everyone, especially in the most impoverished areas globally. Their core mission is to help people in critical need of medical care, often those living in areas without access to clean water, necessary resources, or reliable healthcare, and who may survive on less than $5 per day. Internships with IHA provide opportunities for academic enhancement for graduate school admissions and, more importantly, to make a significant impact on underserved communities worldwide.

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Job Description: International Health Alliance Internship

This is an unpaid internship with costs associated with the travel portion, which is a required part of the program.

Program Duration: 6 Weeks total.

Overview:
• 5 Weeks Online Training: Interns will engage in a structured curriculum delivered through 2-hour live and recorded online sessions each week. Each intern will be assigned a dedicated doctor for personalized guidance, ensuring a supportive remote learning experience.
• 1 Week in the Dominican Republic (In-Person): This is a transformative journey for hands-on medical experiences.

On The Ground (Dominican Republic Activities):
• Arrival Day: Training on vitals will be provided.
• Mobile Clinics (4 days): Interns will participate in mobile clinics in impoverished communities that have limited access to medical care. This involves applying training in challenging environments and contributing to addressing unmet medical needs, potentially helping dozens or hundreds of people receive essential medical care they otherwise couldn’t afford.
• Hospital Visit (1 day): Gain valuable insights into medical differences and hospital practices in the Dominican Republic by visiting a local hospital. Interns will have the opportunity to shadow top doctors in the country.
• Free Day (1 day): A dedicated day for cultural immersion and exploration of the country, guided by a travel agent, balancing professional development with personal experience.
• Return Journey (1 day): Concludes the in-person week.

Electives:
Interns have the ability to choose from a variety of added electives during their internship, which may include activities like suturing to cultural dance classes. Electives offered vary based on travel dates and doctor availability.

Why Choose This Program (Benefits & Opportunities):
• Remote Training Support: Structured online curriculum with both live and recorded sessions.
• Hands-On Experience: Apply medical skills directly in mobile clinics, address unmet medical needs, and shadow top doctors. Experience helping people in dire need.
• Cultural Immersion: Explore the vibrant Dominican Republic during a dedicated free day.
• Professional Benefits: Interns will receive letters of recommendation, access to alumni benefits, social media recognition, networking opportunities, and access to future professional development and educational courses.
• Unique Opportunity: Experience significant personal and professional growth while making a positive impact on communities.

Upcoming Program Travel Dates:
(If accepted, interns can choose from available cohorts. The remote training portion begins 5 weeks prior to these dates.)
• December 14-21, 2025
• March 15-22, 2026
• March 22-29, 2026
• May 24-31, 2026
• June 14-21, 2026
• June 28- July 5, 2026
• July 12-19, 2026
• July 19-26, 2026
• July 26- August 2, 2026
• August 2-9, 2026

Requirements:
• No previous medical experience is necessary. All required training will be provided, and interns will operate under the supervision of licensed doctors.
• Ability to travel out of the United States (requires a Passport or Visa).
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a criminal background check.