Medical Mission to Peru-Nov 2013

Project Details

peru

Cusco

Program:
Primary & Preventative Care, Dental Care

Project Type:
Medical, Dental

When:

11/09/2013 to 11/23/2013

Director:
Tania Catacora

Medical Director:
John Jeanmaire, MD

Project Coordinator:

Currently Recruiting for Primary, Preventative and Dental Care Participants

Overview

MMI’s work began in Peru in 1999 when Director of Field Operations Brian Piecuch moved to Arequipa in the south of the country with his family. The first project was held the next year. The work expanded quickly and now over 250 volunteers annually travel to the country. Tania Catacora has been MMI’s national director for Peru since 2010 and she continues to develop new projects and disciple local and international leadership.

New young leaders are being developed with the help of an innovative

scholarship program. An ophthalmic technician from Peru has been trained at another MMI Health Center and now works for MMI in Lima, Peru. Annual courses in Physical Therapy have been offered to local PT’s for the past 5 years. With the arrival of Jodee Fortner, a PT from Pennsylvania, MMI’s fledgling permanent center in Arequipa is now providing both optometry services and physical therapy care.MMI’s vision for Peru is to further develop it’s one and two week program, especially in Lima and the north of the country. Additionally, we would like to further develop our permanent center by finding/building a larger facility and train one or two Peruvian doctors in Ophthalmology. An alliance with
universities in the USA and Peru is being explored as well for the launching of a certificate program in advanced physical therapy
studies for Peruvian Physical Therapists.
Here’s some things you may need to know:

Name of Airport Arrival/Departure:

Lima International and domestic flight to Cusco airport
US Entry & Exit Requirements:

Americans must present a valid passport to enter and depart Peru. You must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. Travel Visa is not required. Travelers to Peru will receive a card from Peruvian Immigration upon arrival stating the length of approved stay (usually 90 days).

Canada Entry Exit Requirements:

Canadians must present a passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of expected departure.  Travel Visa is not required and all travelers are given an Andean immigration card upon arrival. 

Lodging and Accommodations:

Modest Hotel with basic accommodations

Bed Linens: provided

Bath Towels: bath-size towels provided; no hand towel/washcloths

Laundry Service: available for additional charge

Hot Water: yes

Heat/AC: No

Internet: yes

Phone Service: check with your cell phone provider

Voltage: 220v (US is 110v)

Inoculations Needed:

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/peru.htm