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FLOATING DOCTORS PANAMA
Floating Doctors is a team of veterinarians, physicians, nurses, public health specialists, and students that provides primary care, advanced care, education, and community development to remote rural indigenous communities in Bocas del Toro, Panama. With few resources and little access to care, there is an overwhelming need within these communities for veterinary medicine and animal husbandry edu...
Floating Doctors is a team of veterinarians, physicians, nurses, public health specialists, and students that provides primary care, advanced care, education, and community development to remote rural indigenous communities in Bocas del Toro, Panama. With few resources and little access to care, there is an overwhelming need within these communities for veterinary medicine and animal husbandry education. Floating Doctors offers an exceptional opportunity for veterinary medical students to experience tropical medicine and its unique diseases, practice in a practical, hands-on setting, and provide much-needed care and education to impoverished populations. Students also enjoy a rare glimpse into the life of the Ngobe people and an unparalleled opportunity for cultural exchange. We are plea...
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on experience in tropical veterinary medicine by working alongside professionals, treating animals and learning to manage unique diseases in remote, resource-limited communities.
Provide essential care to underserved indigenous communities, supporting animal health and contributing to education in animal husbandry where access to veterinary services is limited.
Learn from a multidisciplinary team of veterinarians, physicians, and public health experts, gaining insight into collaborative healthcare in real-world field conditions.
Experience cultural immersion by living and working with the Ngöbe people, building meaningful connections and gaining a deeper understanding of local traditions and community life.
Join a flexible, year-round program with start dates available anytime, allowing you to choose your duration in one-week intervals based on your schedule.
Quick Details
- Bocas del Toro, Panama
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Alternative Spring Break
- Multiple Year
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Culture See more
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Bocas del Toro, Panama
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Culture
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Background Check
- Letters of Reference
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