Description

Country: Guam

Setting: Urban/Rural

Number of Patient Beds: We are an outpatient clinic that also has a dental and eye clinic

Outpatients Seen Per/Day: For all departments 250+

Departments/Specialties:

  • Family Medicine
  • Rural Medicine
  • Family nurse practitioner
  • Preventive Medicine
  • OB-GYN
  • General surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Urgent Care
  • Physician Assistants
  • Wellness Department

Typical Cases:

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Gout

Types of Health Care Students Accepted:

  • Medical students: Last 6 months of 4th year: Clinical elective rotations 1st, 2nd, 3rd year: Internal Medicine Elective Wellness Rotation
  • Physician Assistants: Last 6 months of 2nd year: Clinical elective rotations
  • PT, MPH, Wellness internships

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Language Requirements/Fluency:
English

Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Annual SDA Guam Clinic Wellness Fun Run (September); Health screenings in the community; Bring an instrument to play at church programs; Visit Guam Adventist Academy (K-12), Visit AWR (Adventist World Radio)

Recommended Airport: AB Won Pat International Airport (GUM)

Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen: None. Guam is a U.S. Trust Territory - but passport is required for all travelers.

Transport from Airport Provided: Yes. Clinic hostess will greet students with a lei and take them to assigned housing if available

Transportation Costs: None

Time from Airport to Hospital: 5 minutes

Type of Student Housing: Housing, vehicle, and food stipends are not a guarantee. However, clinic housing/condos and a vehicle may be available at no charge

Cost of Housing/night: Free if available - Clinic housing/condos are fully furnished and wireless internet available upon request

Meal Plan: None

Cost of Meals/day: Anticipate to spend between $30-40 if buying at a market or $30-100 if eating out

Recommended Months to Visit: Year-round

Notes:
Due to Guam laws, if you do not have a "Limited Guam License", LLUSOM students in 1st/2nd/3rd year and Internal Medicine residents cannot diagnose or treat patients. Students may experience limited hands-on experience and be able to shadow a physician only.

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Last Updated: 2012-07-26