Hospital Description
Country:
Belize
Setting:
Semi-rural
Number of Patient Beds:
20 (One bed for patient and one bed for family)
Bed Occupancy Rate:
70%
Outpatients Seen Per/Day:
40+
Departments/Specialties:
OB-GYN
Pediatrics
Orthopedics
Nephrology
Laboratory
Radiology
Ultrasound
CT
Pharmacy
Typical Cases:
Prenatal
Hypertension
Diabetes
Pediatric Care
Types of Health Care Students Accepted:
Medical
Nursing/NP
Physician Assistant
Other types of students would be on their own as to what they could bring to the hospital and community, but would be very welcome!
Languages Spoken:
English
Spanish
Language Requirements/Fluency:
Fluency in English; some Spanish would be helpful
Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Church programs, local schools/orphanages
Max Number of Students:
Maximum 2 students at a time. Prospective students should apply 1 year in advance of trip as limited spots fill up quickly.
Trip Logistics
Recommended Airport:
Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) - only commercial airport in Belize
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen:
No
Transport from Airport Provided:
Yes
Transportation Costs:
Approx. $50 USD per trip each way if 1 student. 2 students would share the cost
Time from Airport to Hospital:
1.5 hours
Type of Student Housing:
Dormitory style house - bunk beds
Cost of Housing/night:
$21/day (includes three vegetarian meals)
Meal Plan:
Included with lodging
Cost of Meals/day:
Included with lodging
Recommended Months to Visit:
January, February, July, September, and November (contact for other dates)
Additional Fees:
No fee for laundry. Students bring laundry to the laundry room in the morning and pick up in the cafeteria at supper. This includes changing sheet
Last Updated:
October 20, 2016