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Definition
SAMA Internship is a 6-12 month internship experience.
Interns are paid a monthly stipend and have clear learning objectives. They meet regularly with supervisors who provide mentoring and training.
Leadership
Director: SAMA Treasurer, Dr. Salaheldin Abusin
Selection/Review Committee:
- Sudan Office Director – Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Sulieman
- Director of Operations – Abdulmajid Osman
- Director of Surgical Programs – Dr. Safaa Merghani Awadalla
The Program
- All Interns will be involved in Project ECHO
- All interns will work in person from the Sudan office on Saturdays (no remote option)
- Additional roles
- Practical Skills Courses
- Surgical Missions
- RedCap – Electronic Data Capture/Research
- Zoom Virtual Learning Sessions – beyond Project ECHO
- Moodle – Learning Management System
Work Location
- All interns will work in person from the Sudan office in Khartoum on Saturdays
- Click here for the location
Saturday Schedule

Skills Acquired from Internship (Learn by Doing)
- All Interns will get training in
- How to coordinate a virtual educational program- Project ECHO Coordinator
- How to moderate a virtual learning session – Project ECHO Facilitator
- Presentation Skills
- Social Media Content Creation
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Project Management
- Multi-tasking
- IT Skills
- Zoom
- Google Workspace (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms)
- YouTube
- Trello
- Depending on Interest and Performance, some Interns may get training in
- Red Cap – Electronic Data Capture
- Report Writing
- Scientific Writing
- Grant Applications
- Surgical Mission Management
- Practical Skills Course Management
Intern Recruitment/Retention Process
- All interns are evaluated every 6months
- Based on performance, the internship may be extended for a further 6 months
- Vacant positions are announced through the SAMA website, social media
- The selection and Review committee reviews applications and selects the best fit for the role after a formal interview
Reviews from 2022 Interns


Post Internship Opportunities
- Join a SAMA Research Working Group