Guatemala Trip Information

We do not have dates for a Guatemala trip at this time.

Goals

Partner with the Guatamalan military to ensure the clinic locations are in the most underserved areas.
Partner with local physicians and department of public health to better understand the local needs in a culturally appropriate fashion
Welcome the local physicians and medical students to our brigade for mutual learning
Supply much needed medications and supplies
Offer a safe learning environment for medical students and residents, other healthcare personnel, and ancillary team members
Provide intensive training for students in the art of medicine, with technology limited by the local standards
Facilitate opportunities to experience different cultures and global health issues

Checklist

Complete the application here
Submit your $206 deposit here
Make certain your passport does not expire
Make certain you have the required immunizations
Upload the required documents here for your team role
Final payment due - payable by check to Power of a Nickel
If you use PayPal other than for the initial deposit, you must add 3% to your total

Costs

Total trip cost: Undetermined

This DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE TO GUATEMALA CITY

Requirements

Participants will be responsible for all travel and routine vaccinations. More information can be found at www.cdc.gov and www.headinghomehealthy.org.

Evacuation insurance is required.
Trip cancellation insurance is suggested.

Payment Schedule

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $206 is required to hold your space.

Final payment payable by check to Power of a Nickel 4520 S Birmingham Place Tulsa, OK 74105.

If you opt to use PayPal for payments other than the deposit, add 3% to your total cost.

Cancellation Policy

$206 deposit is non-refundable. You may transfer this to another person if you find you are unable to participate, but you will need to make any financial arrangements with that person.

Final payment for the trip is due 60 days prior to trip start date.
59-30 days prior to departure, 50% refund
29-0 days prior to departure, no refund

Trip cancellation insurance (different from evacuation insurance) is strongly encouraged to avoid forfeiting funds if you must cancel for any reason.