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The core Mission of Global ENT Outreach is to promote education and future sustainment of ENT surgical services in otology via the flow of volunteer physicians, nurses and other medical professionals to countries where there is a need to provide desperately needed capacity building and direct medical services to populations ravaged by disease and inadequate medical care. GEO actively pursues this mission by encouraging individuals to volunteer their time and expertise to this critical humanitarian cause. GEO partners with carefully screened medical organizations, NGO's, governments, and hospitals worldwide and matches their needs with our abilities and list of professionals. Our goal is to make the volunteering experience a valuable, safe and gratifying one.

In order to provide medical services to historically under-served nations, Global ENT Outreach orchestrates efforts that depend on the commitment and expertise of the healthcare community. The commitment we require, however, is a reasonable and flexible one, designed to allow for the widest range of potential volunteers, while also providing opportunities for sustained obligation.

Volunteer opportunities exist on the following levels:

Medical students: Opportunities for medical students are numerous and depending on the year in medical school, we can help you find a location to satisfy your needs and interests. The list below is an example of what is available. It is our belief that this experience will broaden both your personal and professional lives, raising the standard of care for those in need who you will care for.

ENT Residents: We encourage residents, especially those interested in Otology, to join us in one of our active programs and

Otology Fellows: Fellows in Otology are encouraged to apply and join us as a support otologist in one of our active programs where exposure to chronic ear disease and advanced Otologic middle ear procedures will be addressed.

ENT physicians, nurses, audiologists, others: Depending on your skills and experience there are always opportunities to get involved with GEO. The best way to find out is to write us and explore the possibilities.

It is our vision that, through the goodwill and skill of volunteers and the support of donors, we can make a difference where it counts the most. Join Global ENT Outreach in our critical mission of providing desperately needed services in humanitarian relief to the people of some of the world's most neglected communities. Apply.

Bolivia
In the city of Trinidad on the eastern side of the Andes Fundacion Totai (www.totaifoundation.com) has the capacity to host medical students interested in international health. Dentists, medical doctors, and ENT are in the clinic full time providing care.

American Samoa
LBJ Tropical Medical Center in the South Pacific has the needed infrastructure for students interested in ll aspects of medical care. Visit the following site to learn more about the program. (www.lbj.as)

Peru
Hospital Dos De Mayo ENT Department, Lima, Peru, provides an inner city public hospital setting where the student can see first handed the disease that affect the poor and under-served in developing countries. This is a popular experience.

Fiji
Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva and the Fiji School of Medicine can provide both a clinical and surgical experience to medical students who have interest in (www.medicineuncharted.org/destinations/Fiji_CWMHospital.html)

El Salvador
Students have found this experience helpful in planning their careers and also in broadening their life experience. The program is based at the Seguro Social Hospital in San Salvador and students participate in a team approach to patient care.