Currently Recruiting for Surgical and Dental Care Participants
Overview
MMI’s first project in the Philippines was in March, 1985 to the predominantly Muslim island of Jolo in the SW corner of the country. Primary care and dental care have been provided to the poor in this region since our very first project. In 2010, MMI held the first vision care project. The Medical Director, Pete Obregon, is a native of Ilolio City in the Philippines. Dr. Allan Melicor, MMI Project Director, is a native of Mallaybalay, also located in this region.
Our vision for the future is that the Philippines will continue to develop as a hub of MMI activity in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Additionally, we continue to explore development of a full service Health Clinic and multiple residencies in the country.
The climate is tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October).
All Philippines’ projects require domestic flights which are arranged by MMI. Participants will pay MMI directly for the cost. Please keep in mind these additional costs, as they are not included in the project fees or the international flight costs.
Immunization Requirements
Please contact the center for Disease Control, your local health department or travel medicine clinic for immunization recommendations fro the country you will be serving. All routine immunizations should be up to date. You need some immunizations months before you travel, so be sure to check on this now.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/philippines
Country Entry Requirements
Americans must present a passport which must be valid for at least six months beyound the date of expected departure. Travel Visa is not required if “Tourism” is selected as the purposed of entry. Upond arreive, immigration authorities will annotate your passport with an entry visa valid for 21 days.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_999.html#entry_requirements
Canadian Citizens
Canadians must present a passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry. Travel Visa is not required. You must produce proof of yellow fever vaccination if arriving from an infected area. An airport user fee of 550 Philippine pesos (payable in local currency or the equivalent in US$, cash only) is payable upon departure from the Manila international airport.
http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/philippines
Airport
Manilla
***Do not book your flight until you have heard from an MMI staff member that you have been accepted on the project.***
Medical/Dental Professionals
Please send a copy of your current diploma and license. MD, DDS, DMD, RN, NP, PA, and surgeons, please send your CV also. Surgeons need to send their surgical privileges list as well.
Accommodations
The team will stay at a basic hotel or guest house while on the project
Bed Linens: bring linens and an extra sheet and pillowcase, if desired
Bath Towels: bring a bath-size towel, hand towel/washcloth
Laundry Service: available for additional charge
Hot Water: possibly
Internet: it’s possible
Phone Service: check with your cell phone provider
Voltage: 220 v
Meals
Meals are provided by MMI staff. Be sure to bring your own re-usable water bottle with a wide mouth for refilling with purified water supplied by MMI.
Daily Program (subject to change)
The daily program will be explained by your project director at the orientation meeting on the day after the team arrives. A typical schedule of your day will be:
Monday-Friday
6:30 am Breakfast and Devotional time
7:30 am Departure to clinic site
Lunch at project site
4:00 pm Close clinic and back to accommodations
6:30 pm Supper
MMI Meeting/Activity
