Recent Field Reports
Tanzania — August 2026
Jeffrey P. Levine, MD, MPH
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Professor and Director of Reproductive & Gender Health Programs
My two-week medical mission trip to FAME Medical Health Center in Karatu, Tanzania flew by quickly. The health care providers and staff were welcoming and really appreciated my efforts to help improve women's health care and training.
Ecuador — August 2026
Audrey M. Johnson PT, DPT, PhD
University of Cincinnati
I was relieved to see the familiar line of people waiting for an opportunity to receive care outside the clinic doors when we arrived. The new clinic expansion and creation of a rehabilitation gym was inspiring to see in person. We have never had access to storage space for rehabilitation equipment, indoor space to provide care, and air conditioning!
Honduras — August 2026
MAHEC Brigade
IM, Psych, FM Pharmacy and TY Residents
This year, we had our largest interprofessional group ever with over 30 participants. It also marked my 20th brigade to Honduras through Shoulder to Shoulder. Over the years we have been growing our group to enable us to see two different aldeas per day while incorporating all of our residents and pathway students.
Dominican Republic — April 2026
Amanda Labib, DO
Overlook Medical Center, Family Medicine– PGY-2
During my medical mission trip to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, I had the privilege of serving alongside a dedicated team of physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and healthcare students, and volunteer interpreters to provide medical care in several underserved villages. We established temporary clinics in each community and cared for patients of all ages, from young children to elderly adults.
Dominican Republic — April 2026
David S Nageh, DO
Hudson Regional Health- Christ Hospital, Family Medicine– PGY-3
During my mission trip to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, I had the opportunity to participate in a primary care medical outreach program serving underserved communities. Our medical team consisted of two Family Medicine residents, one Internal Medicine/Hematology-Oncology physician, and one Pediatrician. Over the course of the mission, we provided care to approximately 500 patients.
Guatemala — March 2026
Marianna Jolly, MD
Overlook Medical Center, Family Medicine– PGY-3
I am so thankful for the opportunity to have gone to Antigua, Guatemala to practice medicine. It was eye opening for multiple reasons. It was very enlightening to understand how another country practices medicine. Just one example is