When: June 19 - 27, 2010

 

Where: Calshi, Ecuador

 

Who: Primary Medicine & Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Nurses & Logistics (non-medical helpers), 1 - 2 Pastors (to take an active part in the Spiritual aspect of the team and work with the National Partners/Spiritual Counseling)

 

Status: Accepting Applications

 

Special Travel Announcement: All participants must travel to/from Ecuador as a group. No deviations in travel will be allowed without prior approval from GHO Director. 

 

Project Fee: $1,200 plus international airfare - (subject to change)

 

Team Leader: Phil Aday, DDS

 

To read Dr. Aday's Biography Click here.

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Trip Details:  We will be providing medical, dental (exodontias and restorative), and ophthalmologic services. Working in the shadow of one of the tallest mountains in the world, daily trips to the villages will involve primitive conditions with limited access to electricity and running water. All the work will be done at elevations of 9,000-11,000 feet, with possible excursions to even higher altitudes, so participants need to be in good physical condition.

 

We are looking for primary care physicians (and extended care providers like NPs and PAs), general dentists (with a good grasp of exodontia), oral surgeons, optometrists, nurses, medical and dental students, pharmacists, physical therapists, general helpers, and Spanish interpreters. This is a good trip for “first-timers.” A limited number of spots are available for spouses and teenage children. The trip space is limited, and available on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. Complete GHO applications must arrive at the GHO office in order to be considered for the trip. CME credits are available for health professionals.

 

The cost will be between $1800-2000 per person, and is all-inclusive, covering all transportation, meals, and tourist activities. (Note: This is an estimate. GHO project fees are $1200 plus international airfare at time of ticketing.) For more information regarding this trip, contact gho@cmda.org or Dr. Phil Aday adaydds@sbcglobal.net .

 

Vaccination Information: Wondering what immunizations you’ll need for the mission trip? Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control website.

 

To apply for this trip, Click Here.

 

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