Antigua, GUATEMALA
MISSION DESCRIPTION
Mission Site: Antigua, Guatemala PHOTOS FROM MISSION
Mission Dates: 2/13/09 - 2/28/09
Deadline for Receipt of Volunteer Applications: 11/20/08
Mission Objective: To provide primary care to patients and their families, as well as to conduct demographic research to help improve future missions, and teach students the value of volunteer work while improving their clinical, Spanish language, and cultural skills.
MISSION CONTACTS
Mission Director: Gautam J. Desai, DO
Chief Medical Officers: Gautam J. Desai, DO
Coordinator/Logistics Officer: Gautam J. Desai, DO
Volunteers Needed
Healthcare Professionals Needed: THIS MISSION IS CLOSED TO VOLUNTEERS
| Primary Care Physicians | 5 |
Volunteer |
| Surgical Specialists | 1 |
Volunteer |
| Ophtalmology/Optometry | 1 |
Volunteer |
| Pharmacists | 2 |
Volunteer |
| Nursing | 2 |
Volunteer |
Support Personnel, Including Osteopathic Medical Students, Needed:
Osteopathic Medical Students |
5 |
Volunteer |
| Nursing Students | 2 |
Volunteer |
| Pharmacy Students | 3 |
Volunteer |
| Translators | 8 |
Volunteer |
| Optical Technician | 1 |
Volunteer |
HOUSING
HOST COUNTRY INFORMATION
Will the host country be providing government support?: Yes
If yes, what type?: Police escort for security
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
None