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.