Peru Overview

Iquitos is Peru’s major port on the upper Amazon. Ships travel up the Amazon some 2300 miles to reach this destination. It is the capital of of Peru’s Mayans Province. It is the largest metropolis in the Peruvian Amazon east of the Andes. The population exceeds 420,000.

Iquitos is the largest city in the world that can only be reached by air and water. The region exports lumbar, oil, fish, minerals and agriculture.

The depth of healthcare available in Iquitos is directly related to socioeconomic status, gender, and education. 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. The Mayor of Iquitos recognizes the needs of her people and has graciously invited us to serve. She fully supports our endeavor.

The Amazon Basin is a world of mystery and grandeur. The rainforest and rushing waters are home to 4000 species of birds, 2000 species of fish and 60 species of reptiles. It truly is a region of natural wonder and beauty.

Goals

The goals of the medical outreach to Peru are to:

  • Continue to build the relationships with the people of Iquitos
  • Experience cultural differences and global health issues
  • Provide competent, appropriate medical care to an extremely underserved population
  • Facilitate educational opportunities for the population of Iquitos, the Amazon villages 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
  • Provide students with opportunity for data collection and research with experienced researcher in attendance

Peru Trip Information

This trip is open to any licensed medical persons.  It is, however, limited to medical students from the West Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  

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

Costs

TRIP COST for the 2019 is not available at this time.  Single supplements at additional cost. This DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE TO LIMA. This includes in country travel by plane, boat, bus; most meals, lodging at double occupancy; translator expenses; governmental document preparation; Peruvian doctors as required; medications and supplies for clinics; Amazon River Boat rental for clinic dayside; in country escort to clinics, and English speaking tour guides.

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $206 is required to hold your space.  http://powerofanickel.org/ . 

Final payment is due  via check to Power of a Nickel  4520 S Birmingham Place  Tulsa, OK  74105

 Participants will be responsible for all travel vaccinations including yellow fever and typhoid in addition to routine immunizations,  as well as malaria prophylaxis. More information can be found at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/peru

Evacuation insurance is required. 

Trip cancellation insurance is suggested.

Cancellation policies for Peru Trip are as follows:  

$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. You must email your desire to cancel along with the name and email address of the person to which you will be transferring the deposit. It is your responsibility to make the financial arrangements with that person to be reimbursed your deposit.

You may transfer this to another person if you find you are unable to participate but you will need to make all financial arrangements with that person. You must email your desire to cancel along with the name and email address of the person to which you will be transferring the deposit and second payment. It is your responsibility to make the financial arrangements with that person to be reimbursed your deposit.

Once final payment is paid, there are no refunds. You may transfer your space to another person – but airline rules prevail and any and all fees involved will be the responsibility of the new team member. You must email your desire to cancel along with the name and email address of the person to which you will be transferring the deposit, second payment, and final payment. It is your responsibility to make the financial arrangements with that person for your reimbursed.

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


Peru Trip Check List

  • Complete the application at www.powerofanickel.org  Join a Trip - "Application"
  • Submit your $206 deposit.  Join a Trip - "Deposit"
  • Make certain your passport does not expire before October 2018
  • Make certain you have the required immunizations for Peru as stated in the Trip Information
  • Upload the required documents for your team role ... Join a Trip - "Required Documents"
  • Second payment due December 13 - payable by check to Power of a Nickel
  • Final payment due Jan 24 - payable by check to Power of a Nickel