International Medical Outreach

Outreach Program Leader: Dr. Paula Anderson

DATES & DESTINATION: June 22-29, 2024 – St. Mary, Jamaica

ESTIMATED COST: $1,835 (+/- $300) for the entire trip. Cost includes flight, hotel, ground transportation and ~ 60% of meals. Price is subject to change since flight arrangements have not been finalized. It is recommended that participants bring along $200-$300 to cover miscellaneous costs.

APPLICATION:
Non-NSU Participants 
Please email Ms. Esther Rodriguez at erodrig6@nova.edu or Dr. Paula Anderson at paulaL@nova.edu – to receive forms.

NSU Faculty and Students On-line Application:
Medical Outreach Application Instructions and Application link 

The homepage with instructions on how to use the application is: https://liverootnova.sharepoint.com/osmedoutreach/Pages/default.aspx 

The actual application is found here: https://liverootnova.sharepoint.com/osmedoutreach/Lists/IMOC%20Application%20Form/AllItems.aspx; students click on New Item to begin application.

Completed application due: Friday, March 22, 2024

Discipline Coordinators should submit completed applications to Dr. Anderson-Worts or Dr. Luzan Phillpotts once collected.

FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION

Checks Made Payable to “Women of H.O.P.E.”
All participants must complete a outreach trip application. The Jamaica Ministry of Health has several required forms to be completed prior to the outreach trip. Please complete the forms by the requested deadline, so the paperwork can be processed and submitted in a timely fashion.

No refunds after Friday, May 10, 2024.

Please Note:
Airline Tickets are non-refundable once they are purchased regardless of the full refund deadline. 

PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO JAMAICA!!
If you do not have a passport, please make sure you go to the nearest passport agency and complete the application in a timely manner.  IT WILL TAKE 6-8 WEEKS (sometimes longer) to receive a new passport.  If you do not have a passport by the travel time allotted, you will not be able to participate in the medical outreach trip.

New Jamaica Mandatory Entry Rule For Travelers:
Starting September 1, 2023 – all passenger to Jamaica must complete an immigration form online in advance - https://enterjamaica.com/

Proof of Complete COVID-19 Vaccination is recommended.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: 
Proof of travel insurance is mandatory in order for you to participate in the outreach trip.  At least $2,000,000 medical benefits are recommended for NSU faculty and staff. Please note emergency evacuation and reparation must be included. Non-NSU faculty must have at least $1,000,000 travel insurance coverage.

If you do not have travel insurance, you can obtain travel coverage from any travel insurance company you choose. You can use the insurance link listed below as an option.

NSU recommends for Students and Faculty: Health Travel insurance (link is provided) https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/schools/nova-southeastern-university.php

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
For additional information or to answer questions please contact: Evelyn Martinez at em1036@nova.edu or at (844) 871-5296.

Jamaica Outreach Trip Coordinators:

• Dr. Paula Anderson | paulal@nsu.nova.edu | (954) 262-1463
• Dr. Luzan Phillpotts | luzan@nova.edu | (954) 262-2140
  
  

Dates: June 29 – July 7, 2024

Destination: Iquitos, Peruvian Amazonia

Lead Doctor: Daniel Olsen, DO

Estimated Cost: $2,400.00 (+/- 300.00) Includes airfare, in-country transportation, lodging, domestic airport transfers, and meals. Prices are subject to change.

Applications Due: TBD by April, 2024; applications not open at this time

Payment: Deposit/Final amounts and due dates TBD. Payment instructions will be sent after the application review is completed. Group package cost is non-refundable. There will be no refunds after the airfare is ticketed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Peru Medical Outreach is geared towards the healthcare needs of the underserved citizens of several indigenous villages located in the Loreto Region of the Amazonian Peru. Students, faculty, physicians, staff, and volunteers from the community give their time and talent to provide health care services free of cost. These services aid to promote the well-being and improve the quality of life of the people.

Our goal is to provide quality care and build sustainable relationships with community residents. Participants will have the opportunity to practice, teach, perform research, and treat an extremely wide variety of diseases.

For additional information please contact: Evelyn Martinez at (954) 300-7317 or email: em1036@nova.edu. 

Dates: July 13-21, 2024

Destination: San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador

Outreach Program Leader: Jill Wallace-Ross, DO, MS

Estimated Cost: $1,900.00 (+/- 300.00) Includes airfare, in-country transportation, lodging, transportation to/from airport, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Price is subject to change.

New Applications due: TBD by 5/2024, applications are not open at this time

Payment: Deposit/Final amounts and dates TBD. Payment instructions will be sent after the online application is submitted. No refund after airfare is ticketed.

The Galapagos Medical Outreach is geared towards the healthcare needs of thousands of underserved islanders. Students, faculty, physicians, staff, and volunteers from the community give their time and talent to provide health care services free of cost. These services aid in promoting the well-being and improving the quality of life of the citizens of San Cristobal Island, Galapagos.

Our goal is to provide quality care and build sustainable relationships with community residents. Participants will have the opportunity to practice, teach, perform research, and treat an extremely wide variety of diseases.

Please Note: Payment is non-refundable once Airfare is ticketed.

For additional information please contact: Evelyn Martinez at (954) 300-7317 or email: em1036@nova.edu.

Outreach Program Leader: TBD

Dates: TBD – 2nd or 3rd Week of December, 2024

Estimated Cost: $2,900 – (+/- 300.00) includes airfare, lodging, ground transportation, all meals, and cultural activities. Price is subject to change since flight arrangements have not been finalized.

Applications Deadline: TBD by September 2024. Applications are not open at this time.

Deposit: Payments dates and amounts TBD. Payment instructions will be sent once the application is submitted. No Refunds after airfare is ticketed.

The India Medical Outreach Program is geared towards the healthcare needs of thousands of underserved tribal groups of the Dang District and surrounding area, including about 50,000 school children. The hospital site is in the Dang District of Gujarat, India.

Students, faculty, staff, physicians, dentists, and volunteers from the community all give of their time and talent to provide medical care that would otherwise not be available because of the significant shortage of healthcare professionals available. The goal is to provide quality care and build sustainable relationships with the opportunity to practice, teach and perform research.

The India Medical Outreach Trip allows all participants to develop relationships with community residents, compile their medical history, and treat an extremely wide variety of diseases.

For additional information please contact: Evelyn Martinez at em1036@nova.edu or by phone (954)262-1897 or (954) 300-7317.

Dates: TBD, likely 2nd or 3rd week of December 2024

Destination: San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador

Outreach Program Leader: Jill Wallace-Ross, DO, MS

Estimated Cost: $1,900.00 (+/- 300.00) Includes airfare, in-country transportation, lodging, transportation to/from airport, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Price is subject to change.

New Applications Due: applications are not open at this time, and will be opened in Fall semester 2024.

Payment: Deposit/Final amounts and dates TBD. Payment instructions will be sent after the online application is submitted. No refund after airfare is ticketed.

The Galapagos Medical Outreach is geared towards the healthcare needs of thousands of underserved islanders. Students, faculty, physicians, staff, and volunteers from the community give their time and talent to provide health care services free of cost. These services aid in promoting the well-being and improving the quality of life of the citizens of San Cristobal Island, Galapagos.

Our goal is to provide quality care and build sustainable relationships with community residents. Participants will have the opportunity to practice, teach, perform research, and treat an extremely wide variety of diseases.

Please Note: Payment is non-refundable once Airfare is ticketed.

For additional information please contact: Evelyn Martinez at em1036@nova.edu or call/text (954) 300-7317.

DATES & DESTINATION: TBD, Approx 2nd or 3rd week of December, 2024 – St. Mary, Jamaica

ESTIMATED COST: 1,830 (+/- $300). Cost includes flight, hotel, ground transportation and ~ 75% of meals.  Price is subject to change since flight arrangements have not been finalized.  It is recommended that participants bring along $150-$200 to cover miscellaneous costs.

Applications Deadline: TBD by September 2024. Applications are not open at this time.

Please Note: Airline Tickets are non-refundable once they are purchased regardless of the full refund deadline. 

PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO JAMAICA!!

If you do not have a passport, please make sure you go to the nearest passport agency and complete the application in a timely manner. Passport expiration dates must be at least six months after arrival in the country.   IT WILL TAKE 6-8 WEEKS (sometimes longer) to receive a new passport.  If you do not have a passport by the travel time allotted, you will not be able to participate in the medical outreach trip.

New Jamaica Mandatory Entry Rule For Travelers: Starting September 1, 2023 – all passenger to Jamaica must complete an immigration form online in advance - https://enterjamaica.com/ 

Proof of Complete COVID-19 Vaccination is required.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: All participants must submit proof of Travel Insurance with their applicable.

Proof of travel insurance is mandatory in order for you to participate in the outreach trip.  At least $2,000,000 medical benefits are recommended for NSU faculty and staff. Please note emergency evacuation and reparation must be included. Non-NSU faculty must have at least $1,000,000 travel insurance coverage.

If you do not have travel insurance, you can obtain travel coverage from any travel insurance company you choose. You can use the insurance link listed below as an option.

NSU recommends for Students and Faculty:  Health Travel insurance (link is provided)

https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/schools/nova-southeastern-university.php

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ms. Evelyn Martinez
NSU/COM Medical Outreach Program Coordinator
Phone: (954) 262-1897
Email: em1036@nova.edu

Jamaica Outreach Trip Coordinators:

Dr. Paula Anderson - email paulal@nsu.nova.edu or office phone 954-262-1463

Dr. Luzan Phillpotts - email luzan@nova.edu or office phone 954-262-2140

The NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine provides all arrangements for its medical volunteers, including transportation, food, government permits, and in-country housing. Activities include pre-trip team member meetings including introductions to the community leaders and members, with medical care being provided at community hospitals, clinics, and health posts. At these locations, team members provide a wide range of medical care to meet local needs. Clinic days are long and demanding, but immeasurably productive and rewarding, with numerous patients treated each day.

All known upcoming trips are advertised on this website, including approximate dates and costs. Applications for the individual trips are opened about 3 months in advance of the expected departure, with final participants selected and ticketed about 2 months before departure. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of travel, and all accepted participants will receive individual notifications.

There is great interest in our international outreach programs, but we do have a limit on how many participants can go on each trip. We will try our best to take as many as we can, but we recommend you submit your application and deposit as soon as possible, as most trips will be first come, first served.

Yes, Continuing Education credits are available for most healthcare providers.

Once your application has been approved, you will be given a comprehensive briefing packet that contains a packing list specific to the location you will be visiting as well as information regarding lodging, clinic sites, local climate, etc.

The NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine provides the supplies for clinical care. Additionally, we do accept donations of over-the-counter medications and personal use items to be given to patients, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, female hygiene products and reading glasses.

Medical volunteers are asked to bring their own diagnostic kits for use in the clinic (including otoscope including specula, ophthalmoscope, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, reflex hammer, tuning forks, etc.).

Health Care Professionals and Students

We encourage qualified health care professionals to apply to join one of our trips. For each trip, clinic days are designed and patients selected based in part on the specialties of team members. We provide all arrangements for our overseas medical volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, and other health care workers. If you do not have a current license, you can apply as a non-licensed professional.

NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine students are given priority assignment. We take several students per health care provider. If you are a student from another program or school, your likelihood of acceptance is greatly enhanced by recruiting a physician to accompany you. Students will need to meet minimum academic and professionalism standards to participate in international medical outreach opportunities.

Non-Medical Volunteers

We also encourage volunteers other than health care professionals to join our trips to assist our overseas medical clinic teams and to support a variety of trip-related activities. Non-medical volunteers contribute by helping with the community and the existing medical staff. As always, if you speak the native language of the host country, your skills are at a premium and you will be asked to also serve as a translator. We will do our best to match your job with your skills, so please be specific on your application.

Family Members

A number of activities are typically planned for family members who choose to go on the trip. Please note again, all who travel with us are expected to serve. The ability to include family members will vary from trip to trip, based on overall group size and skills needed.

All individuals traveling for international medical outreach must have emergency medical insurance including extraction. In the event of an emergency, you will have the option to be evacuated out of country and back to the United States to receive your care. Travel health insurance, including insurance for emergency evacuation, is available through many commercial agencies, travel services, and credit card companies. Elements of care for which travelers might want to purchase insurance include emergency care, transportation for care within foreign countries, transportation back to the United States for care, medical equipment and personnel during transport, dental care, prenatal or postnatal care, lost or stolen prescription drugs, and medical translators. A link will be provided during the application process to purchase this insurance.

For travel recommendations, safety tips, immunizations and vaccines please visit the CDC Web site at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/.