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Countries/States Served:
DC, PA, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, India, Peru, Uganda
People Utilized or Employed:
Allergy and Immunology, Cardiology, Cleanup/Debris Removal, Dermatology, Dietitian, Emergency Medicine, EMT/Paramedic , Family Medicine, General Preventive Medicine, Health Educator, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Licenced Professional Counselor, Maintenance, MPH Master of Public Health, Medical Student, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Student, Occupational Medicine, Optometry, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics, Pharmacy Student, Physician Assistant, Pre-medical Student, Pre-nursing Student, Undergraduate Student, Translator
Types of Students Allowed:
Medical Students, Premedical Students, Dental Students, Predental Students, Nursing Students, Prenursing Students, Pharmacy Students, Veterinary Students, Preveterinary Students, Optometry Students, Preoptometry Students |
Program Length:
Short Term (Less than 1 month) and Long Term (Greater than 1 month)
Language Skills:
Spanish
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Current Volunteer Opportunities (Unpaid Positions)
Global Health Volunteer- Costa Rica needed for
Less than 1 month
Opportunity Description:
Our program is unique in that it offers patient access while gaining direct exposure to the medical systems in the developing world. Our program appeals especially to pre-medical and medical students due to the amount of hands-on clinical exposure we offer. You will work closely with our field staff to address the most pressing health needs of the community, both through clinical treatment and through preventative health campaigns.
During the clinical portion of your volunteer mission, you will work alongside the medical staff to provide patient care. Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
-assisting with the intake of patients
-shadowing the clinic physician in exams
-taking vital statistics of pediatric patients
-managing patient files
-helping to distribute medication
In addition to clinical work, you will be joining our field staff to promote health education in the communities served by the clinics. This aspect of your mission may take you to local schools, soup kitchens, health centers, or even to local homes to perform house calls.
Global Health Volunteers generally travel for periods of one week or more. Our program runs from Monday through Friday, with weekends designated as free time to learn about the local culture or take advantage of sightseeing opportunities.
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Global Health Volunteer- El Salvador needed for
Less than 1 month
Opportunity Description:
Our program is unique in that it offers patient access while gaining direct exposure to the medical systems in the developing world. Our program appeals especially to pre-medical and medical students due to the amount of hands-on clinical exposure we offer. You will work closely with our field staff to address the most pressing health needs of the community, both through clinical treatment and through preventative health campaigns.
During the clinical portion of your volunteer mission, you will work alongside the medical staff to provide patient care. Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
-assisting with the intake of patients
-shadowing the clinic physician in exams
-taking vital statistics of pediatric patients
-managing patient files
-helping to distribute medication
In addition to clinical work, you will be joining our field staff to promote health education in the communities served by the clinics. This aspect of your mission may take you to local schools, soup kitchens, health centers, or even to local homes to perform house calls.
Global Health Volunteers generally travel for periods of one week or more. Our program runs from Monday through Friday, with weekends designated as free time to learn about the local culture or take advantage of sightseeing opportunities.
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Global Health Volunteer- Nicaragua needed for
Less than 1 month
Opportunity Description:
Our program is unique in that it offers patient access while gaining direct exposure to the medical systems in the developing world. Our program appeals especially to pre-medical and medical students due to the amount of hands-on clinical exposure we offer. You will work closely with our field staff to address the most pressing health needs of the community, both through clinical treatment and through preventative health campaigns.
During the clinical portion of your volunteer mission, you will work alongside the medical staff to provide patient care. Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
-assisting with the intake of patients
-shadowing the clinic physician in exams
-taking vital statistics of pediatric patients
-managing patient files
-helping to distribute medication
In addition to clinical work, you will be joining our field staff to promote health education in the communities served by the clinics. This aspect of your mission may take you to local schools, soup kitchens, health centers, or even to local homes to perform house calls.
Global Health Volunteers generally travel for periods of one week or more. Our program runs from Monday through Friday, with weekends designated as free time to learn about the local culture or take advantage of sightseeing opportunities.
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Global Health Volunteer- Uganda needed for
Less than 1 month
Opportunity Description:
Our program is unique in that it offers patient access while gaining direct exposure to the medical systems in the developing world. Our program appeals especially to pre-medical and medical students due to the amount of hands-on clinical exposure we offer. You will work closely with our field staff to address the most pressing health needs of the community, both through clinical treatment and through preventative health campaigns.
During the clinical portion of your volunteer mission, you will work alongside the medical staff to provide patient care. Opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
-assisting with the intake of patients
-shadowing the clinic physician in exams
-taking vital statistics of pediatric patients
-managing patient files
-helping to distribute medication
In addition to clinical work, you will be joining our field staff to promote health education in the communities served by the clinics. This aspect of your mission may take you to local schools, soup kitchens, health centers, or even to local homes to perform house calls.
Global Health Volunteers generally travel for periods of one week or more. Our program runs from Monday through Friday, with weekends designated as free time to learn about the local culture or take advantage of sightseeing opportunities.
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Mission Statement: (See Web Site For Updated Information)
Mission: To provide access to medical care for the millions of underprivileged and medically underserved children around the world.
We strive to accomplish our mission through the following efforts:
1. Fundraising for the construction of pediatric clinics in areas currently lacking a reliable source for healthcare.
2. Directly influence the health of children by encouraging and supporting individuals and groups who desire to travel to medically underserved areas of the world.
3. Encourage future health leaders to become involved in our purpose by recognizing their achievements. |
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