Peru Trip Information

Dates

Much 2020 - dates to be announced

Group Leader

Dr. Jodi Flanders will be your group leader. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Flanders, [email protected].

Goals

Continue to build the relationships with the people of Peru.
Experience cultural differences and global health concerns
Provide competent, appropriate medical care to an extremely underserved population
Facilitate educational opportunities for the local population as well as provide a safe learning experience for medical students and healthcare providers
Partner with local physicians to better understand the needs and culturally appropriate care of this population
Request referrals for other services provided by the Peruvian Healthcare system
Supply much-needed medications and supplies for the community healthcare team that remain long after the outreach team departs

Checklist

Complete the application
Submit your $206 deposit
Make certain your passport does not expire before October 2019
Make certain you have the required immunizations for Peru as stated in the Trip Information
Upload the required documents for your team role
You will be invoiced 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by check to Power of a Nickel due 90 days prior to departure

Itinerary

Serving in the Inca Footsteps

Power of a Nickel, together with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, returns to Peru, the homeland of the Inca Empire, to educate and serve in this country filled with Andean history and culture. Although a tourist destination for many, indigenous people struggle to preserve their culture, enduring poor health and markedly reduced access to healthcare services.

Both public and private care exist. This outreach focuses efforts on the men, women, and children living in poverty, dependent on the public assistance for their healthcare needs.

Costs

Total trip cost: $1900 pp (double occupancy) or $2200 pp (single occupancy).

This DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE TO LIMA. Included are: In country travel by plane and bus, 3 meals daily, translator expenses, governmental document preparation, Peruvian doctor fees, medications and supplies for clinics, escort to clinics, and English speaking tour guides. Also included is entrance ticket, train ticket, and lunch for a cultural day.

Requirements

Participants will be responsible for all travel and routine vaccinations including Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, in addition to routine immunizations. High altitude sickness is a risk, and pretravel consultation with your primary care physician or a travel clinic is recommended. 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 by check to Power of a Nickel is due 90 days prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy - THIS IS A DEVIATION FROM OTHER POWER OF A NICKEL TRIPS DUE TO REQUIREMENTS OF PRE-PAYMENT FOR ALL SERVICES.

$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 due 90 days prior to departure.

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