Sept. 12, 2017Tuesday DOCAREglobal healthmedical missions Global health DOCARE in Peru: Anatomy of an Amazonian medical mission DOs treat patients in Iquitos, the world’s largest city that can only be accessed by boat or air.
April 26, 2017Wednesday DOCAREleadershipmedical missionsosteopathic medical educationstudents International medicine DOCARE: Volunteer outreach opportunities at home and abroad Sean Morris, MPH, OMS III, explains how students can improve their cultural awareness skills with a DOCARE membership.
April 24, 2017Monday DOCAREvolunteering Volunteer Opportunities 4 unique volunteer opportunities for DOs & students Interested in volunteer work? One of these opportunities may be a good fit for you.
Oct. 13, 2016Thursday aoa leadershipDOCAREglobal healthmedical missions Big plans Raising international awareness of DOs will be a team effort Learn more about the AOA’s new international affairs department, including how it plans to raise the global profile of osteopathic medicine.
Oct. 7, 2016Friday DOCAREmedical missions Global health When choosing a medical mission, continuity of care matters. Here’s why. Medical missions that partner with local health professionals can help you maximize your impact.
April 7, 2016Thursday DOCAREglobal health Continuity of care How DOCARE’s permanent clinics are making a difference in Guatemala and Nicaragua Local physicians at three permanent clinic sites in Guatemala and Nicaragua provide ongoing care for medically underserved patients.
March 25, 2016Friday DOCAREglobal healthmedical missionsrotations In the field Global outreach: How to rotate with DOCARE in Guatemala or Nicaragua DOCARE rotations are an affordable way for students and residents to get a meaningful international learning experience, participants say.
March 11, 2016Friday DOCAREinternational medicinemedical missions Global health ‘Osteopathic medicine can definitely make an impact here’: DOCARE volunteers provide care in Guatemala Physicians, dentists, nurses, midwives and pharmacists were among the volunteers on DOCARE’s two-week global health outreach project.
April 2, 2014Wednesday DOCAREmedical missionsstudents Practicing abroad Mission possible: A brief how-to guide on medical missions Interested in medical mission trips but unsure of where to start or what to expect? A seasoned traveler shares her wisdom.
March 11, 2014Tuesday DOCAREpatient care Another world Our mission to Guatemala was grueling—and I can’t wait to go back Despite the discomforts and even dangers, Jeffrey Tsai, OMS II, felt renewed by the medical mission.