Vietnam Trip Information

Dates – January 17-24, 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 September 15, 2024
  • 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
  • Payment by check to Power of a Nickel, $1300, Zelle (918-629-1836) $1300, or add 3% ($1339) using PayPal due 60 days prior to departure.

 

Costs

Total trip cost: $1,800 + airfare
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.
  • 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.  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 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.