Lake Atitlan, GUATEMALA
MISSION DESCRIPTION
Mission Site: Lake Atitlan Region, Western Highlands, Guatemala
Mission Dates: 6/15/09 - 6/29/09 (2 Weeks)
Deadline for Receipt of Volunteer Applications: 3/1/09
Mission Objective: 17th medical outreach to provide primary healthcare to Mayans living in villages around the lake and small town outside of Antigua.
MISSION CONTACTS
Mission Director: Camille Z. Bentley, DO
Chief Medical Officer: Camille Z. Bentley, DO
Coordinator/Logistics Officer: Camille Z. Bentley, DO
Volunteers Needed
Healthcare Professionals Needed:
| Primary Care Physicians | 10 |
Volunteer |
| Nurses, Paramedics | 4 |
Volunteer |
| Pharmacists | 2 |
Volunteer |
| Podiatrist | 1 |
Volunteer |
| Dentist | 1 |
Volunteer |
Support Personnel, Including Osteopathic Medical Students, Needed:
| RVU Medical Students | 30 |
Volunteer |
| Med Students from other programs with approval | 6 |
Volunteer |
HOUSING
Locally run hotels used. Double occupancy, private bath.
HOST COUNTRY INFORMATION
Will the host country be providing government support?: Yes
If yes, what type?: Guests of La Secretaria de Obras Sociales de la Esposa del Presidente - SOSEP and Asociacion Caminar, Police escort provided.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Trip is coordinated in conjunction with Rocky Vista University COM. For more detailed information and registration forms, please visit www.rockyvistauniversity.org under "Public Involvement - Medical Outreach" or contact Dr. Bentley.