Description:

Clinica la Esperanza invites students and people with medical training—such as Paramedics, Nurses, PAs, and Physicians—to volunteer or intern with our onsite physician. If you’re interested in building your career or learning about medicine in a developing country, come work with us!

Our clinic offers quality medical care to some of the poorest communities in Central America. Our patients are Chortí Maya Indians—direct descendants of the Maya, whose civilization dominated Mexico and Central America for thousands of years. Copán Ruinas, where our clinic is located, is a World Heritage Site with famous Mayan ruins located less than 800 yards from our front gate. Come visit us (and don’t forget to bring rum)!

Program details

Our medical volunteers and interns usually work Monday through Friday in one of two shifts: 7:00am—12:00pm or 12:00pm—3:00pm. You’re invited to volunteer for one week or longer, and you’ll be housed at Hacienda la Esperanza, our award-winning B&B on the same grounds as the clinic.

Upon completion of your program, we can issue a confirmation letter that you’ve successfully completed a medical internship or fellowship, which is sometimes required for CME credit hours.

Organizational Base: Charlotte, North Carolina

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