Interested in going abroad to serve others and provide accessible health resources? Volunteers Around the World (VAW) is an organization that places teams of interns in host countries to help local communities develop their healthcare system. UConn offers three teams: Medical, Dental, and Global Health.
The Medical Outreach program offers free medical exams and medications to patients. Student interns gain experience with patient intake, taking vital signs, and pharmacy, as well as valuable 1:1 shadowing time with a doctor. Learn more and apply here! https://forms.office.com/r/s0K0J3LUCE
The Dental Outreach program provides interns with the unique opportunity for international clinical experience in the dental field. Student interns will learn to intake patients, take vitals, prepare and sterilize dental tools. Also, interns will shadow and work 1:1 with a dentist in action. Learn more and apply here! https://forms.office.com/r/32qr2X2ctR
The Global Health Outreach program aims to support and develop health systems for communities in need across the globe. Student interns complete hands-on, healthy living projects to improve access to drinking water, waste disposal, nutritional needs, and more. Learn more and apply here! https://forms.gle/dPFe4VTKYozqHq669
https://www.vawglobal.org/upcoming-outreach-internships/
For more information, contact: Trinity Baush at uconn.medical@vawgha.org