Who Can Go?
MMI invites caring, flexible people with a good sense of humor; especially dentists, family practitioners, emergency or internal medicine physicians, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, surgeons (general, otolaryngology, plastic, ophthalmology, orthopedic and GYN), and trained counselors. We need optometrists, opticians, nurses, CNS, NP & PAs, CRNAs, pharmacists, OR techs, dental hygienists, translators, lab technicians, fix-it people, physical therapists, health educators, prayer walkers and general helpers. Veterinarians (large or small animal) are invited to Honduras projects. Summer projects are planned so families can bring teenagers.
Volunteers are selected as they apply on the basis of medical training and past participation. Accommodations and medical facilities determine the size of the team. If we plan a project for three surgeons, two anesthetists, two family practice physicians and two dentists, we also know how many nurses, students, OR techs, dental hygienists and general helpers we can accept. Speaking the local language is a real plus, especially for a health education assignment.
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How much does an MMI project cost?
Participants pay for personal airfare plus a participation fee:
2 weeks: $1295 US or $1365 CDN
1 week: $895 US or $965 CDN
A registration portion of $100 USD or $100 CDN may be transferred to another project, but is not refundable unless the project is cancelled.
The actual cost of MMI is approximately $1500US & CDN per participant. The difference between the real cost and the participation fee is made up through donations to our global ministry.
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Are expenses tax-deductible?
Medical Ministry USA is incorporated in Texas as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization. Medical Ministry Canada Inc is a Registered Charitable Organization in Canada. You will receive our receipt for US or Canadian tax purposes from the appropriate country’s office.
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Do patients pay for MMI services?
Yes.MMI has embraced a policy of charging patient fees in order to encourage dignity and personal responsibility. The registration fee for each clinic will be the equivalent of one day's income in cash whether produced by work, animals, produce, etc. The fee for surgery will be something less than one month's equivalent income. This is not based on the national average income but on the actual income of the poor (which is lower) in the country or region where we are working. This is not about money; no poor patient is turned away.
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How is MMI 500 funded?
While the work of MMIs short-term projects and the MMI 500 Centers are united with the mission of serving the world's poor, the funding for the two programs is maintained separately. MMI Project Fees and donations to the Global Ministry are used soley for our short-term programs. Support for our Permanent Centers is raised entirely through separate MMI funding.
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What else do I need to know before my trip?
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