Glens Falls Medical Mission (GFMM)
Mission: To serve the population of Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala and surrounding villages with twice yearly dental and medical care. Dental care is mostly extractions. GFMM also provides fluoride varnish to children's teeth, sealants of permanent molars in children, and toothbrushing education.
Programs
Program Type: Delivery of Care
Program Name: Project Guatemala
Countries/Regions Served: Guatemala
Duration: 9 days (5-day clinic)
Recruited Personnel: Dentists, hygienists, and assistants (as well as MD's, NP's, PA's, RN's, translators, pharmacists, lab tech, etc.)
Language Requirements: Spanish preferred but not required
Accommodations: A local hotel, transportation and all meals included
Materials Needed: GFMM has some supplies, but you need to bring some of your own; contact for more details
Program Type: Teaching
Program Name: Project Guatemala
Countries/Regions Served: Guatemala
Duration: 9 days (5-day clinic)
Recruited Personnel: Dentists, hygienists, and assistants (as well as MD's, NP's, PA's, RN's, translators, pharmacists, lab tech, etc.)
Language Requirements: Spanish preferred but not required
Accommodations: A local hotel, transportation and all meals included
Materials Needed: GFMM has some supplies, but you need to bring some of your own; contact for more details
Program Type: Other
Program Name: Project Guatemala
Countries/Regions Served: Guatemala
Duration: 9 days (5-day clinic)
Recruited Personnel: Dentists, hygienists, and assistants (as well as MD's, NP's, PA's, RN's, translators, pharmacists, lab tech, etc.)
Language Requirements: Spanish preferred but not required
Accommodations: A local hotel, transportation and all meals included
Materials Needed: GFMM has some supplies, but you need to bring some of your own; contact for more details