We work with a few different non-profit groups in Costa Rica that focus on bringing healthcare & health education to the poor and underserved in several different communities around the Central Valley. We spend significant time in schools in these communities conducting health fairs and in community meeting places to provide free primary care to the community.

This depends highly on the nature and size of the group you’re traveling with. In general you can expect to provide primary care and preventative health education to women and children. Often times we have the opportunity to provide other specialized care, but this depends on the specialties of the professionals you’re traveling with. You will receive much more detailed information about the specifics of the volunteer work and the communities in which you’ll be working after you submit application for a program.

Part of your pre-departure responsibilities is to be collecting both physical and financial donations for your work in Costa Rica. You will receive more details and specific donation lists after submitting your application.

Medical liability insurance is not required for the work we do in Costa Rica. We see patients for free, and under the direction of the local organizations that we partner with in these communities.

Whatever is portable and you’re able to bring with you is the short answer. You certainly need your stethoscope, otoscope, opthalmoscope, blood pressure cuffs for adults, children and infants, thermometers & covers, gloves and masks that fit you, etc. We’ll of course be able to give you more specific information relating to the specific program you’re applying for after application.

Of course!  We’re happy to have your family join you on your immersion program.  This does require some planning – so we will want to know that you’re thinking about bringing a spouse and/or children sooner rather than later.