Throughout the year, SIMS organizes short-term mission service trips around the globe for groups of students and health professionals. SIMS teams are interdisciplinary and composed primarily of Loma Linda University (LLU) students from various schools and programs. Other LLUH volunteers may participate in a trip depending on available space.
Short-term group trips typically last from seven days to three weeks. The goals and objectives of each trip vary based on the stated needs of the hosting organization and community. Trip activities generally include providing primary medical care, dental services, public health education, evangelism and children’s programs to an under-served community.
Group trips are open to any currently enrolled LLU student and are generally filled on a first-come, first serve basis.
Steps to complete before you are a registered and confirmed trip participant:
- Click on the desired trip below and complete the registration form
- Contribute a $300 non-refundable trip sign-up fee (amount will be applied to remaining trip balance)
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions section below- if you have ANY questions/concerns regarding a specific trip, contact the SIMS team
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2022-2023 MULTIDISCIPLINARY Short-term Group Trips
Please note: Dates are tentative depending on flight itineraries and trip logistics, if the trip registration is full you may place your name on the trip wait list by clicking here.
SPRING- 2023
SIMS BRAZIL (March 17-26) SIMS CUBA (March 17-26) SIMS GUATEMALA (March 17-26)
SIMS PERU (March 17-26)- trip full SIMS PHILIPPINES (March 16-26)- trip full
SUMMER- 2023
SIMS BELIZE (July 7-16) SIMS BRAZIL (August 3-14) SIMS GUATEMALA (June 15-25)
SIMS INDIA (July 28-August 12) SIMS PERU (July 31-August 13) SIMS THAILAND (July 16-30)
WINTER- 2023
SIMS HONDURAS (December 15-22) SIMS THAILAND (December 17-31)
SCHOOL/PROGRAM SPECIFIC TRIPS- 2023 (for more information, please contact the SIMS office at SIMS@llu.edu)
LLUSA Kenya (June 19-July 3) SAHP Ecuador SAHP Mexico SAHP Sierra Leone SN Argentina
SN Botswana SN Honduras SN Malawi SN Mexico SPH Malawi