San Martin & Chimaltenango, GUATEMALA

MISSION DESCRIPTION

Mission Site: San Martin & Chimaltenango Regions, Guatemala

Mission Dates: 3/7/09 - 3/21/09

Deadline for Receipt of Volunteer Applications: 12/31/08

Mission Objective: To provide primary health care and patient education. This Medical Mission is offered through the cooperation of MSUCOM, Botsford General Hospital, Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center, and the POH Regional Medical Center.

MISSION CONTACTS

Mission Director: Gary Willyerd, DO, Acting Associate Dean
Chief Medical Officers: Paul LaCasse, DO & Tressa Gardner, DO
Coordinator/Logistics Officer: David Kanze, DO

Volunteers Needed - THIS MISSION IS NOW CLOSED TO VOLUNTEERS

Healthcare Professionals Needed:

All Professional Volunteers will be considered on an "as needed basis"

Primary Care Physicians (FP, IM, OB/GYN, Peds, EM)	1 each per week	Closed
Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Optometrist	1 each per week	Closed

Support Personnel, Including Osteopathic Medical Students, Needed:

All Volunteers will be considered on an "as needed basis", including those with no medical background. Spanish speakers will be given preference

OMS years 3 & 4 must submit a brief statement including their longterm career goals, primary reason for interest in participating with this medical mission, and level of fluency in Spanish.

10 per week

Closed

HOUSING

Low cost housing for students, interns, residents and a limited number of volunteers is available; reservations should be made through the Mission Coordinator/Logistics Officer. Other physicians and volunteers (who will be upgrading their housing) are required to make their own reservations or may choose to use Elizabeth Bell/Antigua Tours at antiguatours@inreach.com.

HOST COUNTRY INFORMATION

Will the host country be providing government support?: Yes
If yes, what type?: We anticipate permission from the Guatemalan Government for this mission, escort services by the Antigua Police and we will be working with local physicians in each of the mission sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Mission will be limited to 60 participants per week. Preference will be given to participants from the sponsoring institutions, skills/specialty, and fluency in Spanish.