Congratulations on completing your internship and officially becoming an IMA alumnus!
As part of your transition to alumni status, there are several important steps to complete. These ensure you remain eligible for alumni benefits such as recommendation letters, verification of clinical hours, and scholarship opportunities.
Intern Evaluation
You can review the International Medical Aid Intern Evaluation Form on our website. This document outlines the criteria on which your performance will be assessed. Your evaluation is based on feedback collected from your clinical supervisors and Program Mentors.
Standard Letter of Recommendation
To qualify, you must achieve marks of “Good” or higher in at least seven of the nine evaluation categories.
Highest-Level Recommendation
To qualify, you must achieve marks of “Excellent” in at least seven of the nine categories. This distinction is reserved for the top 10% of interns.
Letters of recommendation are prepared by IMA’s Medical Director in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
Final Written Assignment
All interns seeking letters of recommendation, graduate school admissions counseling, or verification of clinical hours must complete a Final Written Assignment.
Prompt:
What have you learned from your internship experience with International Medical Aid, and how will you use this newfound knowledge and perspective in the future? Your response should describe how your experiences in East Africa have influenced your interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. Additionally, you may (but are not required to) discuss differences in healthcare delivery, political systems, cultural experiences, unique clinical cases observed, and notable patient interactions.
Examples of Past Submissions:
Assignment Requirements:
Length:
The response should be no more than 5,000 words.
Include at least three citations from IMA lectures or other primary sources (APA style recommended)
Due Date:
The essay is due 30 days from receipt of the evaluation email
Submission
You may submit your essay using this link.
Complete Your Program Evaluation
To close your internship officially, please:
Submit your Final Written Assignment.
Summarize your clinical and cultural learning experiences. Details and guidelines are provided in a separate email. Once submitted, you may request the following documents:
Letters of Recommendation
Note: Requests should be submitted at least 30 days but no more than 90 days before your intended deadline.
Complete the Program Exit Survey [East Africa].
Provide feedback on local staff, facilities, and program logistics. Your feedback is essential in helping us evaluate our team in East Africa and improve future programs. Click here to complete the Exit Survey
Alumni Scholarship Eligibility
Selected interns may be invited to apply for IMA’s Alumni Scholarships. To qualify, you must complete:
Internship Program [East Africa]
Final Written Assignment [East Africa]
Program Exit Survey [East Africa]
Additional Testimonials
You are welcome to provide written feedback from professors, advisors, teachers, or parents who can speak to your experience with IMA. These testimonials are reviewed as part of the Alumni Interview selection process and help strengthen your alumni profile.
Academic Testimonial
You may view a sample testimonial submitted by a professor for reference.
Parent/Administrator Testimonial Form
Parents or school administrators can share their feedback using this form.
Ambassador Program and Social Media Opportunities
IMA Ambassador Program
Join the IMA Ambassador Program, where you can represent IMA at conferences and events. Ambassadors are also expected to organize two campus events per year, with full sponsorship provided by IMA.
Social Media Opportunities
Alumni with a strong social media presence are invited to help manage and grow a new IMA channel. If you have an active and engaged audience, please reach out to express your interest.
Social Media Collaborations
Tag @internationalmedicalaid on Instagram and add IMA as a collaborator on your posts and stories. This allows us to feature your journey on IMA’s official account while giving you greater visibility within the community. [Learn how to add a collaborator on Instagram].
Alumni Referral Program
As an IMA alumnus, you are invited to join our Alumni Referral Program. By referring friends or classmates, you give them the opportunity to experience the same world-class clinical programs you completed, while earning exclusive rewards in appreciation for your support.