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| Description: | LIGA International is a
non-profit organization which sends numerous physians, surgeons, nurses, and other medical
personnel to set up free clinics in Mexico. Volunteers fly to one of four rural
sites in small, private planes early Friday morning and return Sunday evening.
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| Volunteer Opportunities: | Volunteers will get to
participate in a number of activities including : triage management, medical translation,
history taking, physical exams, possibly even assisting with surgical procedures.
The extent of the volunteer duties will of course depend on the attending physicians, but
rest assured it will be an unforgettable clinical experience!
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| Costs: | Because LIGA is a
non-profit organization, you will have to bear the cost of your trip.
This includes $175 for transportation(plane fuel) and $30-$50 for food and lodging.
You can also raise your own funds through private and/or corporate
sponsorship. For more information about finding funding please contact Amy Stenson
at astenson@ucla.edu
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| Sign-Up Info: | To sign-up, please look at the trip dates below, and go to our Sign-Up Page You will be contacted by email about the details for the next trip. |
Trip Dates: March 3rd-5th, 2000 April 7th-9th , 2000 May 4th-6th, 2000
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| Contact Info: | Potential volunteers can also directly contact: Michelle/Program Coordinator: (949) 852-8739 |
| Links: | You can find more information about LIGA Int. and the monthly trips at their website: www.liga-flyingdocs.org |