Peru Trip Information

Dates

March 23, 2019 to March 30, 2019.

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
Second payment due December 13 - payable by check to Power of a Nickel
Final payment due Jan 23- 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

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.

December 13, 2019: Second payment,$744 pp (double occupancy) $1044 pp ( single occupancy) is due via check to Power of a Nickel 4520 S Birmingham Place Tulsa, OK 74105.

January 23, 2019: Final payment, $950, 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.

Second payment is refundable until December 21, 2018. No refunds can be provided after December 21, although you may transfer your funds to another registered participant until January 1, 2019.

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