PAs in Global Health - Belize

🌍 Make an imPAct in Belize! 🌍

Join us on a short-term global health experience to Belize, where you’ll provide essential clinical care in rural medicine.

Why Join?

• ImPAct Lives: Use your skills and compassion to bring hope and healing to those in need.
• Global Experience: Gain invaluable experience in global health and understand the challenges faced by underserved and developing communities.
• Community Change: Be part of a movement that changes lives and uplifts communities around the world.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide medical care and support in rural areas.
• Educate communities on health practices and preventive care.
• Teach in local elementary and middle schools.
• Support prenatal and postpartum care to improve birth outcomes.
• Work alongside local healthcare professionals and learn from their expertise.
• Connect with the community

Leave Your Mark: By joining this trip, you’ll not only help improve the health and well-being of Belizeans but also contribute to a global effort to combat inequality and provide sustainable healthcare solutions.

Ready to Make an ImPAct?
 Sign up today and be a part of something bigger than yourself. Together, we can change the world, one community at a time.

Trip Cost: $2800
Includes:

• Round Trip Airfare
• Most Meals 
• Ground Transportation
• Daily Housing
• T-Shirt
• Clinic Supplies
• International Health Insurance
• Global Partner Support

Itinerary:

Saturday, September 13th

• Arrival in Belize City (BZE)
• Transfer to your accommodation
• Evening: Group orientation and welcome dinner

Sunday, September 14th

• Cultural Immersion
• Community Church Service
• Community Oral Health - Sparking Smiles 
• Hike to and swim in a waterfall (0.5 mile)
• Dinner in the jungle 

Monday & Wednesday, September 15th & 17th

• Community and Clinical Care
• Students will rotate through:
  • Community Clinics
  • Building Project for surgical suite 
  • Home Visits
  • POCUS 

Tuesday & Thursday September 16th and 18th 

• Classroom education in the community
• Teach at two schools and host "Sparking Smiles" Floride application event 
• Shop at the Mennonite market and understand sustainable farming practices

Friday, September 19th

• Fun Day in Belize
• Snorkeling, read a book in a hammock or just enjoy your toes in the sand as you marvel at creation

Saturday, September 20th

• Departure
• Morning: Final team meeting and packing
• Transfer to the airport for your flight home