Operation Smile
Program Description
Operation Smile medical programs rely on volunteer medical professionals to perform safe clef surgeries in resource-limited environments.
Region(s)
Occupation(s)
Time Commitment
Comments
Countries
- Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Haiti, Dominican Republic
- Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil
- Morocco, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Madagascar, South Africa
- Italy, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, Sweden
- Jordan, United Arab Emirates
- China, South Korea, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines
- Australia
Types of Opportunities
- Anasthesiologists, dentists, RN anesthetists, OR/RR/Pre-Post Nurses, Pediatricians, and Surgeons (plastic, oral, maxillofacial, and cleft, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric intesntivists, and neonatologists
- Certified child life specialists, speech pathologists, and biomed technicians
Expected Costs
- $500 team fee for US and Canada volunteers, includes flight costs, lodging, ground transportation, and two meals daily
Language
- No requirements