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