Vietnam Trip Information

Dates – January 17-24, 2026
Extension to DaNang – January 24-28, 2026

 

Group Leaders

Dr. Stan Grogg and Barbara Grogg will be your group leaders. If you have questions, please contact Barbara at [email protected].

View testimonials from our previous Vietnam trips.

 

Goals

  • Build relationships with the orphanages and tribal villages
  • Partner with organizations that care for these populations on a daily basis
  • Fulfill requests by the orphanages and Tiny Hearts of Hope for specific needs of identified individuals
  • Provide competent, appropriate medical care to an extremely underserved population and to orphans, many with disabilities
  • Facilitate educational opportunities as requested
  • Request referrals for other services to be provided by local private organizations
  • Supply much-needed medications and supplies during our outreach program
  • Offer a safe learning environment for medical students, other healthcare personnel, and ancillary team members
  • Allow learning experiences for medical students and other healthcare students
  • Give intensive training of students in the art of medicine – without the use of  lab, x-rays, and other technology.  Students are encouraged to use their minds and hands to evaluate and treat patients
  • Furnish opportunities to learn about a different culture and global issues encountered

 Checklist

  • Complete the application
  • Submit your $206 deposit
  • Make certain your passport does not expire earlier than July 2026
  • Upload part 1 and part 2 of the required documents for your team role (.pdf format)
  • You will receive the final  invoice via email 70 days prior to departure
  • Final payment without extension will be $1,800 by Zelle or check or $1,854 by PayPal (credit card)
  • Final payment with DaNang extension will be $2,100 by Zelle or check or $2,163 by PayPal (credit card)
  • Final payment due December 1, 2025

 

Costs

Total trip cost (without DaNang extension): $2,000 

Total trip cost (with DaNang extension): $2,300
Optional $250 to help defray cost of medications/supplies

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. Your policy must cover Vietnam and must be for a minimum of $250,000.
  • Trip cancellation insurance is suggested.

Payment Schedule

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $206 is required to hold your space.Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.

I have medical insurance — do I have to purchase evacuation insurance?

Yes, you need an evacuation policy. It is a requirement of Power of a Nickel that each participant have an evacuation policy with a policy amount of $250,000.  Be sure your policy covers Vietnam. You may purchase this through any vendor and sometimes medical school policies will cover evacuation from an international destination. We suggest going to Square Mouth.  There you will find a plethora of policies from different companies with different needs that you might have.

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 December 1, 2025.
  • 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.