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Goal of Program

To recruit, train, send and support Catholic physicians and dentists and their families to serve at mission hospitals and clinics, in Africa and Latin America.

Type of Placement

Long-term and short term: Physician, Dentist, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and families.

Service Area

Africa and Latin America.

Service Length

Long-term: three years. Short-term: one to three months.

Program Size

Varies

Requirements

Practicing Catholic, US Citizen, Medical License in good standing, completed residency, good physical and mental health.

Financial Arrangements

Long-term: Complete sponsorship - airfare, insurance, small stipend. Short-term: Varies.

Living Arrangements

Long-term: housing and living expenses provided by Diocese / Hospital of assignment. Short-term: Assigned to locations where long term volunteers are serving. Housing provided.

Training

Long-term: Four month residential formation program in conjunction with Lay Mission-Helpers Association, January-May. Short-term: Weekend Retreat / Seminar required.

Application Deadline

Long Term: July 1, Short term: Prior to Retreat/Seminar.

Start Date