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Help PODEMOS reach its goals of providing consistent care to the communities of Ebenezer, Siete de Abril, Brisas de Libertad, and Brisas del Norta. Volunteer your time and skills on one our trips, help us organize new chapters of PODEMOS or help us with our fundraising activities. Not a health professional or student on one of the health professions? No problem. We need interpreters, educations, statisticians, fundraising experts, web developers, and filmmakers. If you have a special skill and think you know how to contribute let us know by contacting us at podemos.med@gmail.com . Even if you don’t want to travel you can be a part of our efforts by attending our events and spreading the word about PODEMOS.

Health care providers, ever say ” I always wanted to serve abroad, but I just haven’t found the time or organization”? If you have (or even if you haven’t) PODEMOS is looking for you. Columbus area doctors, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and physical therapists are the muscle that makes our efforts in Honduras fruitful. PODEMOS currently travels to Honduras in both December/January and May. If you would like to be one of the providers in an upcoming trip, please fill out the form below.

“I can honestly say that my involvement in PODEMOS has been one of the most important experiences of my four years of medical school. It has given me the real-world experience, both as a brigade member and a leader, necessary for preparation for a career in international medicine.”

Meghan Beddow (4th year medical student, Winter 2011, Summer 2012, Winter 2012, Summer 2013, Winter 2014)

“There is a need for basic health care in this often neglected population, and PODEMOS has the right tools, leadership, and support to improve the health of this special population in Honduras. I am so glad I am a part of this organization.”

Dr. Craig Conard, MD (Pediatrician; Summer 2013, Winter 2013, Summer 2014)

“I was introduced to PODEMOS by a friend who recommended that I look into going to one of the medical brigades in Honduras. I signed up because I wanted to diversify my practice and I thought it would be a gratifying experience. I didn’t prepare much. I didn’t pack much. I really didn’t think about it much. Then came the day I travelled to Honduras and met the rest of the team. I was nervous. Would they like me? Would we get along? Was I smart enough to hang with these kids? My anxiety dissipated on the bus ride to El Progresso. I liked everyone. The clinics were incredibly satisfying. I love teaching, and the students were like sponges. Patients were so grateful and I think we really made a difference in their life trajectories. I wish I had the same opportunity when I was in medical school. In what other trip can you make lifelong friends AND discover an amazing new hot sauce? In the illustrious words of Nike, Just Do It.”

Anish Patel, MD (Internal Medicine, Palliative and Hospice Medicine, Winter 2014)

“I love the camaraderie created on each trip, the opportunities to teach students and the sustainable nature of our patient care efforts. Each year has provided a unique, fulfilling experience, and I hope to continue to give to this organization in the future.”

Summit Shah, MD (Radiology, Winter 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Dr. Craig Conard, MD (Pediatrician; Summer 2013, Winter 2013, Summer 2014)

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