MMI’s compassionate work in Mexico began in the 1970′s. In 1999, Drs. César Puesan and Pédro Gomez began as co-directors of MMI in Mexico. Pédro and César have made it possible for MMI to work directly with the University of Montemorelos.
In addition to our one and two week projects, MMI has initiated three permanent centers: Montemoreles; Baja, California; and Tabasco. A fourth center is slated to open in the Chiapas region. The center in Montemorelos has a vibrant residency training program which sends ophthalmologists into many countries of the world.
Project Sites
Montemorelos projects are conducted at the University Hospital and throughout the community.
Local Government Hospitals and Clinics are be utilized in other parts of Mexico especially in the Northeast regions of Mexico.
Housing
Montemorelos projects have hotel style accommodations. Other sites have dormitory style accommodations (unless otherwise noted).
Electricity
Electricity is 110 volts – same as in the USA.
More About Mexico
The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations (like Mayan and Aztec), Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. Mexico is a federal republic with its capital city being Mexico City.
People & Economy
Currency: Mexican peso (Mex$)
Industries: food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism.
Agriculture: corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, beans, cotton, coffee, fruit, tomatoes; beef, poultry, dairy products; wood products.
Population: 100.3 million.
Ethnic groups: mestizo (Amerindian-Spanish) 60%, Amerindian or predominantly Amerindian 30%, white 9%
Literacy: 89.6%
Religion: Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 6%
Language: Spanish, various Mayan, & Nahuatl
