DERMATOLOGY
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - National Dermatology Course and Preah Kossamak Hospital
Volunteers assist in the training of dermatology students, provide continuing education regarding current and new trends of dermatologic diagnosis and treatment, and provide training to nurses and physicians involved in dermatologic care. Volunteers must be board certified or eligible and hold a current license to practice dermatology. Active or retired dermatologists and final year residents are recruited. Assignments are 2 - 3 weeks.
San Jose, Costa Rica - University of Costa Rica
Volunteers assist in improving the academic dermatologic residency program through week long concentrated courses on various dermatologic topics. The volunteer schedule includes one to two hours of lecture time per day, attending ward rounds, and observing in clinic. Volunteers must be board certified with a current license. Retired volunteers are considered. In addition to general dermatologists, sub-specialists in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgery are also welcome. This site is not appropriate for residents. Assignments are 1 - 3 weeks.
Bangalore, India - Bangalore Baptist Hospital (BBH)
Volunteers act as a consultant to BBH's one dermatologist and provide lectures, presentations, case studies, and clinical instruction to hospital staff, residents, and rotating medical students. Volunteers must be board certified or eligible and hold a current license to practice dermatology. Active or retired dermatologists and final year residents are recruited. Assignments are at least 2 weeks.
Lima, Peru - EsSalud Hospital System
Volunteers provide training to physicians, residents, and nurses in a variety of dermatologic areas. Volunteers participate in teaching conferences, in-patient rounds, clinics and mid-day lectures. Dermatologic surgery or patch testing training may be possible. Active or retired dermatologists are welcome. Final year residents may be considered for assignments. Assignments are 2-4 weeks.
To learn more about these programs, contact the HVO office and speak to a recruiter or fill out a Contact Us form. Copies of the complete program description are available on the HVO KnowNET. To find further information on volunteering with HVO visit the Volunteer Toolkit.