DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MAY 2nd – 9th 2014

Who We Are● An international, non-profit, and

humanitarian organization that provides free medical and dental services

● Students are given the unique chance to directly participate in “hands-on” diagnoses

● Constant supervision of medical professionals

● “LEARN BY DOING”

Our Objectives ● To teach students basic

clinical skills, basic Medical / Dental knowledge, and the art of medicine

● To provide students with a first-hand experience of cultural, social, historical, and political life in these regions

Dominican Republic● On the island Hispaniola in the Central American and Caribbean region between

Cuba and Puerto Rico, with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.

● Tropical climate in most of the country. The dry season is from December to April, and the rainy season is from May to November.

● Culturally rich with captivating tropical landscapes, the Dominican is the most popular destination in the Caribbean. Bordering Haiti, it offers an excellent opportunity to gain clinical experience while helping refugees in need.

● GMT Dominican invites you to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Health Care● Recent health care reform in Dominican:

●Socialized system: government provides “free” care for the poorest citizens, but is often inadequate and not all fees are covered

●Social security system: for income under RD $4000/mth ($293US). Children not covered

●Private clinics: fee-for-service care, most highly regarded treatment

● The best treatment and care are mainly offered through private clinics

● GP’s and family doctors are rare

● Most medicine is imported; therefore too expensive to be covered under Socialized System

Panama – May 2- 9th, 2014

Dr. Wilbur Johnson, M.D.President  &  International Medical Director

B.S. and M.D. degree from U of Illinois

Family Practice with office, hospital, OB, ER, surgery, and my family was very gratifying, but eventually very fatiguing. It was time for a change after having raised 3 children, seeing them off to their professional lives, and spending 26 years there in Galena

Sample Itinerary

Date Activity Hotel Phone

Friday 12/27/2013 Arrival to Dominican Republic Plaza Paitilla Inn (507) 208-0600

Saturday 12/28/2013 Orientation day Piramidal Hotel (507) 998-3123

Sunday 12/29/2013 Clinic #1 Piramidal Hotel (507) 998-3123

Monday 12/30/2013 Clinic #2 Piramidal Hotel (507) 998-3123

Tuesday 12/31/2013 Clinic #3 Piramidal Hotel (507) 998-3123

Wednesday 01/01/2014 Free Day Piramidal Hotel (507) 998-3123

Thursday 01/02/2014 Clinic #4 and travel day to the City Plaza Paitilla Inn(507) 998-3123

Friday 01/03/2014 Departure Home(507) 998-3123

GMT Dominican Republic: May 2nd, 2015 [Fly-In] to May 9th, 2015 [Fly-Out] Day

Day Date Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Friday 12/27/2013 Arrival Students Student

Saturday 12/28/2013 GMT Students Students

Sunday 12/29/2013 GMT GMT Students

Monday 12/30/2013 GMT GMT Students

Tuesday 12/31/2013 GMT GMT Students

Wednesday 01/01/2014 Students Students Students

Thursday 01/02/2014 GMT GMT Students

Friday 01/03/2014 GMT Departure Departure

Clinic Breakdown ● 100% interactive - students, patients,

doctors all actively involved in the evaluation, assessment and treatment of medical conditions

● You will not just sit and watch. You will work with doctors side by side.

● You'll be encouraged to do clinic work according to your abilities, training and comfort zone.

● This will always be with medical guidance/teaching and supervision.

● Note there will be no invasive procedures (e.g., needles, surgery, etc.)

Plane Tickets Options

1) Red Tag2) Expedia 3) Air Canada

Price Breakdown●Estimated Price Breakdown

● GMT Trip Fee*: $ 1,205 ● Airfare: $875 CAD● Extra (Food not covered, souvenir, emergency): ~$225 ● Total: $ 2,305

*GMT Trip Fee Breakdown % of Budget

Local transportation 30%Staff Salaries for trips and trip development

15%

Financial Aid (for participants) 5%Medical Supplies and medication

15%

Lodging and food 35%TOTAL 100%

How to register STEP 1: Registration on GMT website by JANUARY 9th, 2015Visit the UofT/GMT website at: www.explorescience.caClick on the ‘Trips’ tab

To register, Click on ‘Click here’

Fill out the required details in the form provided. Fill out each section and SUBMIT

STEP 2: Airfare Payment ($875) – Money Order/Bank Draft (to Hudson Liao)

STEP 3: Trip fee payment ($1205)Details concerning the payment methods and deadlines will be provided.

HOW TO DO A MONEY ORDER/BANK DRAFT FOR AIRFARE

Step 1: Go to your bank and ask for a Money Order OR Bank DraftStep 2: The amount for airfare is $875 CADStep 3: Make the money order or bank draft out to: Hudson LiaoStep 4: Once you get the money order or bank draft please WRITE: The first and last name of the tripper

(YOU) in the COMMENT SECTION (aka the blank area of the money order)Step 5: On a separate piece of paper, attached to the money order/bank draft write:

● FULL Name● Trip Country● Trip Date● Email● Telephone Number (Indicate cell or home phone)

Step 6: Hand in the money order/bank draft and the attached paper with all the info by January 9th, 2015

MONEY ORDER PICK-UP TIMES

● Dates/Times/Locations TBA● Most likely during the first week of school after Winter holiday

GYBCDREAM. PLAY. RISE.

What is GYBC● Non-profit organization

● Collects and distributes new & used soccer balls to children in impoverished communities (who do not have the luxury of playing with a proper soccer ball)

● The idea is simple: GYBC takes the surplus of soccer balls that exists here in North America and distributes them internationally to children in need.

Deadlines ● Registration Deadline: January 9th, 2015

● Airfare Payment Deadline: January 9th, 2015

● Trip Payment Deadline: Date To Be Announced

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrGvDZGEhLk

Memories from Panama 2014

GMT-UOFTPlease be sure to check out other events

organized by GMT:

● You can join our Facebook page for weekly updates about events and volunteering!

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