Lake Atitlan, GUATEMALA
MISSION DESCRIPTION
Mission Site: Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, Guatemala
Mission Dates: 6/11/10 - 6/20/10
Deadline for Receipt of Volunteer Applications: 5/15/10
Mission Objective: 19th medical outreach to provide primary healthcare to Mayans living in small villages around the lake. Joint program to include students and faculty from 3 osteopathic medical schools: TCOM in Nevada, RVUCOm in Colorado, and DMUCOM in Iowa.
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 |
Positions Filled |
| Nurses, PAs | 3 |
Positions Filled |
| Paramedics, EMTs | 3 |
Positions Filled |
| Pharmacists | 2 |
Volunteer |
Support Personnel, Including Osteopathic Medical Students, Needed:
| Medical Students | 20 |
These volunteer slots have been filled |
| Pharmacy Students | 2 |
These volunteer slots have been filled |
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 traveling between Antigua & Panajachel.
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. AOA Category 1A & 1B CME credits may be offered.