Hygiene for 700 Pupils
Meets Safari Adventure
Real Experience
Healthcare Internships
MIA-Summer Exchange
Structured 4–8 week clinical hospital placements for international students and volunteer doctors.
MEVEA (Medical Venture Abroad)
Accredited summer-based medical internships focused on global health education and clinical research.
Patient Care & Ward Rounds.
Community outreach providing free specialized care and health education to remote, vulnerable populations.
Med Global Voluntourism
High-impact medical missions that combine clinical service with cultural exchange and safari adventure.
Medical Interns Abroad Experience
About Medical Interns Abroad
Who We Are
Medical Interns Abroad-Tanzania (MIA-TZ) is a community-based organization in Arusha dedicated to alleviating human suffering through immersive global health ventures. With a legacy of high-impact, community-led placements, we empower future healthcare leaders by bridging the gap between clinical talent and resource-limited healthcare systems. Through our unique “cross-pollination of skills” model, we provide accredited internships and volunteer opportunities that combine rigorous medical practice with cultural exchange and safari adventure.
Services
Transformative Healthcare Experiences
Clinical, research, and global health programs
Empowering Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders Today
Tanzania & Wider East Africa
Fly To Tanzania from
across the world.
Partnership
Partner With Us!
Our programs are built on strong local and international partnerships, including our collaboration with our safari partner, ensuring that every medical mission is paired with meaningful cultural integration.
Program Support Services
Building inter-continental capacity
Testimonials
Real Experiences from Our Global Community
From maternity ward deliveries to rural vaccination campaigns, the MIA-Summer Exchange provided diverse clinical exposure. It is a unique opportunity to learn about tropical diseases while working in a multidisciplinary team.
Leading emergency care and 'cross-pollinating' skills with Tanzanian practitioners was a career highlight. The Med Global Medical Camp perfectly balances professional capacity building with the face of human compassion.
The MEVEA program offered incredible hands-on clinical work in a resource-limited setting. Managing high patient volumes and finishing with a safari at their safari partner made this an unforgettable medical adventure.
Participating in the Med Global Medical Camp was a career-defining experience. We provided critical optical and dental care to vulnerable families in remote regions who truly needed it. The opportunity to share knowledge with local Tanzanian practitioners while exploring the beautiful tropical environment was incredible.
The MEVEA program gave me the hands-on clinical experience I couldn't find anywhere else. From assisting in the maternity ward to performing physical examinations during ward rounds, I felt like a valued part of the team. Staying at the their safari partner after my rotation was the perfect way to recharge.
The MIA-Summer Exchange is perfect for anyone wanting to see global health in action. I gained so much confidence managing high patient volumes and learning about infectious diseases in resource-limited settings. It’s a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where you truly make a difference.
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