We offer 3 distinct programs:
I. Year-Round Internship
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II. Summer Immersion program
- One month community work in the Philippines involving the prevention, treatment and research of chronic and non-communicable diseases through the mobile medical clinic - Working with disadvantaged communities in Pampanga to administer health care and health education - Opportunities to engage in mobile technology (telemedicine and SMS texting) to follow disease patterns and outcomes - Project planning begins in February, solidified in May and continues through April - Requires a contribution of $ 1000 to cover food and accommodations in the Philippines for one month. Interns cover their airfare ( around $1000-1200 round trip) and leisure time in case they like to see other islands in the Philippines. |
III. Short Term Projects
- Creating website media, including educational videos, pamphlets and photos - Leading a research project, such as Med Scholar or Capstone projects, on chronic diseases, meidcal education, community education and the use of technology in medicine |
The 2020 application for the summer immersion program is now closed.
Our Goals
To engage and train passionate learners in providing high impact global immersion projects directly to the communities in the Philippines. Training allows individuals to grow, to nurture and be nurtured, connect with people and hone down on leadership, communications and forging relationships with people in the communities, educational institutions and public/private leaders.
Requirements Qualfications
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How to Apply
- Send resume or CV to jettegabiola@gmail.com
- Send letter of intent and purpose and what you like to work on (specify a position)
- Summer internship: June 15-July 15 (may vary slightly) each year
- All year training: 2-3 hrs a week commitment, one week intense medical mission work (after January 6th – Monday to Friday medical mission or around June 15-22)
- Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis and our team will respond with an email inviting you to a phone interview