Following is a sampling of the many options available to those who wish to gain healthcare-related experience in an internationional setting. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the Office of Health Professions or the College. We encourage you to take advantage of the additional resources and guidance available through the McKeen Center for the Common Good.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Directory of International Health Organizations
AmeriSpan SALUD - Medical Spanish and Portuguese Language Training and Internships
Association Promoting Education and Conservation in Amazonia (APECA)
Child Family Health International
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health - Links to International Service Organizations
Engineering World Health (Duke University)
Experiential Learning International (ELI)
Global Children's Organization
Global Health Education Consortium Global Medical Training
Health Education and Advocacy Liaisons - Roatán Pediatric Volunteer Clinic, Honduras
Health Inc - Health, Environment and Literacy in the Himalayas
Idealist.org - Organizations Promoting Global Volunteering
International Healthcare Opportunities Clearinghouse (UMass Med School)
International Health Resources (Berkeley Library)
International Medical Volunteers Association (IMVA) (if have some medical training)
Institute for International Cooperation and Development (IID) -
International Health Opportunities Directory
International Medical Volunteers Association (IVPA)
International Service Learning
International Volunteer Programs Association
Medical Ministry International
Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (need medical license - e.g. EMT)