Anidaso Global Health Training
ANIDASO GLOBAL HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ted Thachenkary,MD
President, Anidaso Health Organization
3251 N. Kedzie ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
Phone 262-496-5470
Email: tedthach1@yahoo.com
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM:
Many students and residents have an interest in volunteering internationally in an underserved area. Opportunities include setting up a mobile clinic in a remote village to working in a hospital, clinic and rounding with local doctors. You will gain hands on training and have direct patient contact. Others include setting up temporary clinics with only supplies we bring and also working with orphanages. You will gain exposure to working in a resource-poor setting. There are many other options, depending on the student/resident interests.
LOCATION OF PROGRAM: Eastern Region of Ghana, West Africa
DESCRIPTION OF FIELD EXPERIENCE:
This varies, depending on the interest of the students/ residents. It always involves direct participation by the student/ resident (not simply observation). Two to four week elective rotation can be offered.
COST TO INDIVIDUAL: Approximately $150/week (includes ground transport/ lodging/meals). Round trip airfare to Ghana is additional. There is an additional administration fee to Anidaso Health.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS/ RESIDENTS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE LAST THREE YEARS: 8
DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION ON SITE:
Anidaso members will be present to supervise during planned yearly trips. If student/resident wishes to go outside of these times, then a member of locally based NGOs in Ghana called SVG (Salormey Volunteer group) and Cheerful Hearts Foundation will be present to coordinate and supervise.
APPROXIMATE TIME OF YEAR/DURATION OF TRIPS: Spring or fall, 2-3 weeks per trip.
DOES THE PROGRAM ACCEPT MEDICAL, NURSING, AND PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS: YES
