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Upcoming Missions

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
January 1-10, 2010

Riobamba, Ecuador
February 6-15, 2010

Antigua, Guatemala
Feb. 12-27, 2010

San Andreas, Guatemala
Feb. 20 - March 6, 2010

Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
Feb. 20 - March 27, 2010

Leon, Nicaragua
April 10 - 17, 2010

Lilongwe, Malawi
April 12 - May 12, 2010

 


Antigua, GUATEMALA

MISSION DESCRIPTION

Mission Site: Antigua (base) and surrounding villages, Guatemala

Mission Dates: 2/12/10 - 2/27/10

Deadline for Receipt of Volunteer Applications: 11/20/09

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: The volunteer positions for this mission have been filled.

Healthcare Professionals Needed:

Primary Care Physicians
5
Volunteer
Surgical Specialists
1
Volunteer
Opthalmology/Optometry
1
Volunteer
Pharmacists
2
Volunteer
Nursing
2
Volunteer

Support Personnel, Including Osteopathic Medical Students, Needed:

Osteopathic Medical Students
2
Volunteer
NursingStudents
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
No CME credits offered.