Opportunity provided by
Hernia International
Aims to provide relief from sickness, and protection and preservation of health, for persons affected by groin and abdominal hernias and residing in low- and middle-income countries.
Mongolia and Hernia International have had a long-standing relationship.
To register with Hernia International as a Volunteer, please get in touch with Andrew Kingsnorth ([email protected]).
Essential tourist information can be viewed at the appropriate High Commission or Embassy website for the country being visited. Information for preparing for an overseas experience can be found at the Global Health Education Consortium website.
The Volunteer is to provide the following:-
The total number of cases operated on is about 6-7 cases/table/day. The missions usually operate for 4-5 days during a week. You will usually be able to operate on 3 tables simultaneously, therefore a one week mission will be expected to take supplies for 80-100 cases – a two week mission for a maximum of 160-200 cases.
For more details relevant to Hernia International's volunteers, please visit Information for Volunteers – Hernia International
You can also find more relevant information from the past medical trips to Mongolia reports by visiting the webpage Team Reports – Hernia International
This opportunity is located in Mongolia.
Lodging Is generally in an inexpensive hotel close to the host hospital, or in simple accommodation close to the hospital. More precise information will be given to you by the Team Leader.
Paid for by volunteer.
All surgeons in the team will need temporary registration to practice in Mongolia. This will be arranged by the host institution and you will be required to provide copies of the following documents: Medical Degree Certificate, Medical Council Registration, Specialty Certification and Photo Page of your Passport and brief CV.