MED’S
● MEDLIFE creates partnerships with local
communities and works alongside community
members to create a sense of working together.
● MEDLIFE combines three components to
tackle the disparities in wealth and healthcare
access.
○ Medicine (medical clinics, patient follow-
up care)
○ Education (mobile schools,
health/legal/development workshops in
communities)
○ Development (development corps,
ongoing infrastructure projects)
LISTENING TO THE POOR
● MEDLIFE listens to the poor and hires local
members of the community to represent
MEDLIFE.
○ These individuals spend time in MEDLIFE’s
communities and listen to the needs of the
people we serve.
■ Many of them live in these communities
themselves, and therefore understand
and empathize with the needs of the
patients.
○ This generates jobs for locals and a sense of
self-sufficiency. MEDLIFE utilizes local
professionals (medical/ architecture/
community planning). This allows us to
continue projects throughout the year.
Why does MEDLIFE need student volunteers?
Working hand in hand
● Student Volunteers are the driving force
behind MEDLIFE through both their local
activities and participation in mobile
clinics, mobile schools, and project corps.
● MEDLIFE volunteers have the opportunity
to witness the lack of access to
healthcare, infrastructure and education
first-hand by visiting our communities in
Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania and India.
Life Experience
● Volunteers have the opportunity to work closely
with local professionals on the ground and gain
hands-on experience.
● All local professionals working with MEDLIFE
actually instruct volunteers and give them hands-
on instruction.
● Volunteers work alongside community members in
the same projects, creating a sense of partnership
and allowing students to forge relationships with
locals.
● Volunteers come from all different educational and
academic backgrounds, giving participants the
opportunity to meet like-minded people from all
over the world.
FULLY EQUIPPED CLINICS
● MEDLIFE brings Mobile Clinics to the
shantytowns and rural communities where
there is the greatest need for medical care
and improved infrastructure.
● Clinics are staffed by local doctors, dentists,
nurse and medical professionals.
● Clinics are fully equipped with the necessary
medical equipment to ensure proper dental,
medical, gynecological care.
How is MEDLIFE different from other service trips?
Project Focused
● Often, NGOs finish construction projects
without coordinating with the appropriate
municipalities or local entities first.
○ Projects then do not last because
they are left unattended.
● MEDLIFE works with local architects,
community organizers and local leaders
to determine the needs of the community
members and what would be serve them.
Before
After
MEDLIFE Rowan
● Students play a major role in funding
year-round operations in community
development and patient follow-up by:
○ Holding campus fundraisers
○ Attending volunteer trips
○ Fundraising campaigns
● Without these contributions, MEDLIFE
would be unable to bring medical
professionals to attend to patients
throughout the year, or maintain full-time
staff to run operations.
Involvement at Home
Involvement at Rowan
•Fundraise for the MEDLIFE cause
•Bring to light global health issues
•Promote a healthier lifestyle on campus
•Local community service projects
•Partnership with other clubs on campus
•Recruit and help interested students for volunteer trips
What do students gain for joining MEDLIFE?
Student Experience● Student can use this experience on College
applications and work resumes. MEDLIFE
clinics create a well-balanced and worldly
appearance in the eyes of admissions boards
and job recruiters that are often not present in
the competition.
● Perks of traveling to a foreign place
● Great way to get involved on campus.
● Students gain experience and leadership
skills.
● Volunteers who participate on a trip have the
opportunity to help those in need in an
effective and tangible manner.
○ Gain experience in international health,
development and education.
SIGN UP!!
• SIGN UP SHEETS IN THE FRONT OF THE• ROOM!!
• Looking for E-board members who are upperclassmen SEPARATE SIGN UP SHEET that says E-board on
the top
• Full on Information session and official club meeting will be held in a week