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Vision Program in Peru
![]() http://www.mmi.org From : 07-17-2021 To : 07-31-2021 Country : Peru City : Arequipa Position Needed : Medical Ophthalmologist Surgical Ophthalmologist Ophthalmology fellow Optician Ophthalmology resident Ophthalmic Assistant Optometrist Ophthalmic Technician Ophthalmic Scrub Registered Nurse Medical Student |
Host : MMI Peru Team leader : Tania Catacora Term : Short Term Length : 1 or 2 weeks Team Members : Asdrubal Amador, Dr Robert Rice Speciality : General Mission Trip URL : www.mmi.org/projects-usd |
Mission Details : In 2000, the first medical project team was sent to Peru. The work has expanded quickly and now over 250 volunteers travel to Peru annually. Tania Catacora has been the MMI Peru National Director since 2010 when MMI Peru was incorporated in the country. Since 2001, Tania has been training local leadership and developing new initiatives to bring MMI Peru to where it is today, with an incredible, dedicated staff team that is committed to providing excellent physiotherapy care in their permanent center.
This project will be a part of the Vision Program which will include eye surgery. This project needs a comprehensive vision care team including Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, Nurses, Technicians, and Support Team Members. Vision care projects are focused in urban areas, and include opportunities for local medical personnel to receive training. These large projects typically see a high volume of patients looking for all types of services, including cataract surgeries. The international team will work alongside MMI Peru.
Participants are expected to fundraise on behalf of Medical Ministry International to help raise the funds necessary to cover the budgeted costs of the Project Teams. These fundraising goal minimums include accommodations, meals, travel insurance, and malpractice insurance. Air fare is not included.
We have implemented rigorous biosafety, patient management, and project team safety protocols in response to COVID-19. Agreement to follow protocols will be required as part of the online application process. Project planning is ongoing for all 2021 programs. Project status will be confirmed 90 days prior to departure based on current information as Medical Ministry International monitors the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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