Global Medical Brigades

Global Medical Brigades

About

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Since 2004, Global Brigades has mobilized tens of thousands of university students and professionals through skill-based programs that work in partnership with community members to improve quality of life in under resourced regions while respecting local culture.

 

The mission of our Medical Brigade here in UCF is to provide comprehensive health care in rural communities with limited access to healthcare by having volunteers work alongside local licensed medical professionals. Our current focus is in Ghana, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Medical Brigade volunteers have the opportunity to shadow licensed professionals in consultations and assist in filling necessary prescriptions under the direction of a licensed pharmacists. Each of our partner communities receives a brigade every 3 to 6 months where hundreds of patients are provided one on one consultations, public health workshops, and given the proper medication or referral. Electronic patient records are collected through Data Informatics to monitor overall community health trends. Between brigades our in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up care and education. 

 

Volunteer brigade participation may vary based on the medical background and skill of the volunteer. Volunteers with little to no medical experience have the opportunity to assist during triage, shadow doctors during consultations, deliver educational workshops, and help pack medications under the supervision of a local pharmacist. All patient consultations as well as the prescribing of medications is done only by licensed doctors. Regardless of medical skill level, all volunteers contribute to the clinic. Furthermore, volunteers have the opportunity to learn about providing sustainable healthcare to rural communities who would otherwise have limited access.

 

To become a member fill out the following application

Contact Information

Address
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
United States
Contact Email E: ucf.gmb@gmail.com
Phone Number P: 954-825-5875
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