Are you a student or faculty member in health-related fields looking for a life-changing opportunity to make a difference while gaining invaluable hands-on experience? Our Guatemalan Health Program is designed to provide an immersive experience that directly supports underserved communities.

You’ll have the chance to volunteer at a hospital in Guatemala, where you’ll assist in providing medical care, gain practical clinical experience, and engage with a team of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a resource-limited environment. Throughout the program, you’ll work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners in various departments, which may include general medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and emergency care.

Program Highlights

• Hands-on Experience: Apply your academic knowledge to real-world healthcare situations in a supportive and professional environment.

• Cultural Immersion: Experience Guatemala's rich culture and healthcare system while working with local communities and healthcare professionals.

• Global Impact: Contribute to improving healthcare access in a developing country.

• Personal Growth: Develop leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication skills while bringing about positive change.

 

Program Includes

• Transportation and accommodation arrangements

• Breakfast and lunch throughout the duration of the program

• Healthcare placement with hands-on learning

• Pre-trip orientation 

• Afternoon activities

• Reflection and debriefing sessions

• Support from program coordinators throughout the experience