Aloha Medical Mission
810 N. Vineyard Blvd.,
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
http://www.alohamedicalmission.org
Religious Affiliation: None
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
http://www.alohamedicalmission.org
Religious Affiliation: None
Mission: AMM in relevant part does surgical/dental missions to the developing world. AMM's volunteers pay their own transportation, board and room. AMM makes all the arrangements, provides mission leaders, recruits the volunteers, and provides all the supplies. AMM ensures the facilities at which it performs its missions are appropriately equipped, and will perform necessary pre-screening of patients. See alohamedicalmission.org.
Programs
Program Type: Delivery of Care
Program Name: Surgical/ Dental Missions
Countries/Regions Served: Ecuador, East Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean
Duration: One to two weeks
Recruited Personnel: Pediatric and general dentists
Language Requirements: None
Accommodations: Nearby hotel
Materials Needed: Usually dental chair(s) provided but often times AMM has to bring dental equipment and always needs to bring dental supplies. Dentistry is performed in the same hospital at which AMM is doing its surgical procedures.
Dates and Locations: Dates and locations vary from year to year. Contact alohamedicalmission.org for dates and locations.