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International Volunteer Opportunities
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New Opportunity: Teledermatology
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The Academy has initated the creation of a database of members who would like to participate in international teledermatology outreach projects and volunteer their time remotely to answer consultations. Don't be discouraged if you do not receive referrals right away; this project is new and still is in the start-up phase.
- If you would like to be involved, please complete this survey about your interests and experience: Telederm survey
- Feel free to register with the AAD teledermatology outreach project Web site and explore the resources that have been made available at: http://africa.telederm.org/
- TeleDermCard: Learn how consults are submitted to the teledermatology outreach project.
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New Opportunity: Residents' International Grant
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Volunteer Grant Program
The American Academy of Dermatology Volunteer Grant Program was established in 2004 to assist with financial support for one or two Academy members who volunteer to teach for three to six months or more at the Regional Dermatology Training Center (RDTC) in Moshi, Tanzania, or another educational program in a developing country. - Educator's Grant
In an effort to promote international educational opportunities, the American Academy of Dermatology is pleased to offer one to two scholarships each year to dermatology educators from developing countries to attend the Academy's Annual Meeting or Summer Academy Meeting. - Volunteer Opportunities in Mexico
Are you short on time but long on ambition for volunteering? Make a difference in the lives of young physicians and patients in rural areas of Mexico over a weekend. This volunteer program includes instruction of a basic dermatology course for local doctors (Friday) and clinic work in rural area (Saturday).
- Volunteering with Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO)
The Academy works with Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) to match interested dermatologists with overseas volunteer opportunities. Through this program, volunteers train local health care providers, giving them the knowledge and skills to make a difference in their own communities. They generally volunteer for one month, although shorter and longer assignments are possible. More information about volunteering is available on the HVO Web site. There also might be opportunities for dermatologists experienced in burn or wound care with HVO Burn Management or Wound and Lymphedema Management programs.
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia — National Dermatology Course and Preah Kossamak Hospital
Volunteers assist in the training of dermatology students, provide continuing education regarding current and new trends of dermatologic diagnosis and treatment, and provide training to nurses and physicians involved in dermatologic care. Active or retired dermatologists and final year residents are recruited. Assignments are 2-3 weeks in length. Pediatric dermatologists are sought for volunteer opportunities at a children’s hospital in Siem Reap, Cambodia. - San Jose, Costa Rica — University of Costa Rica
Volunteers assist in improving the academic dermatologic residency program through week-long, concentrated courses about various dermatologic topics. The volunteer schedule includes one to two hours of lecture time per day, attending ward rounds, and observing in clinic. Retired dermatologists are welcome. This site is not appropriate for residents. Assignments are one to two weeks long. - Bangalore, India — Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Volunteers act as a consultant to BBH’s one dermatologist and provide lectures, presentations, case studies, and clinical instruction to hospital staff, residents, and rotating medical students. Active or retired dermatologists and final-year residents are recruited. Assignments are at least two weeks long. - Lima, Peru — EsSalud Hospital System
Volunteers provide training to physicians, residents, and nurses in a variety of dermatologic areas. Volunteers participate in teaching conferences, in-patient rounds, clinics, and mid-day lectures. Dermatologic surgery or patch-testing training may be possible. Assignments are two weeks long. Active or retired dermatologists are welcome. Final-year residents may be considered for assignments. - Vieux Fort, St. Lucia — St. Jude Hospital
Volunteers provide training on various topics to physicians, nurses, and residents in the internal medicine and pediatric departments. This is accomplished through lectures and hands-on instruction. Volunteers also train hospital staff to conduct community outreach in dermatology. General (medical) and surgical dermatology as well as dermapathology volunteers are sought. This site is not appropriate for residents. Assignments are a minimum of one week. - Mbarara — Uganda, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Assignments at Uganda’s only dermatology residency program involve training of dermatology residents, medical students, general medical officers (general practitioners), clinical officers (physician assistants), and nurses in all areas of dermatology. A typical day for a volunteer includes giving a 60- to 90-minute lecture, 'round-the-laptop presentations, and time in the clinic. Dermatology and dermatopathologist volunteers are needed for three to four weeks; two weeks may be considered.
See the HVO Volunteer Toolkit.
If you know of a site that might offer volunteer opportunities or are interested in conducting a site visit, let us know by e-mailing info@hvousa.org.
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia — National Dermatology Course and Preah Kossamak Hospital
- Other International Volunteer Organizations
Many other organizations provide opportunities for international volunteerism. The American Academy of Dermatology does not review or endorse the activities of these organizations, however, a listing of other opportunities is provided as a courtesy and is not to be considered exhaustive. More info
In keeping with its dedication to international educational opportunities, the American Academy of Dermatology will be providing funding for six U.S. or Canadian senior dermatology residents to participate in a four-week elective in a developing nation where the Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee (EVAC) is establishing dermatology support programs and teledermatology consulting services.
