Health Volunteers Overseas is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian volunteer organization founded in 1986 and headquarte

2. To improve the quality and accessibility of health care in developing countries through training and education Focus on local pathologies & developing local capacity Place emphasis on local materials

3. Anesthesia Overseas Dentistry Overseas Hand Surgery Overseas Internal Medicine Overseas Nurse Anesthesia Overseas Nursing Overseas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Overseas Orthopaedics Overseas Pediatrics Overseas Physical Therapy Overseas

4. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Academy of Pediatrics American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

5. American College of Physicians � American Society of Internal Medicine American Dental Association American Physical Therapy Association American Society for Surgery of the Hand Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons

6. 25 Countries 50+ Programs 2,500+ Trainees

8. � the world�s population without access to health care (WHO) Serious shortage of trained health care personnel in developing countries Lack of resources for training

9. Your knowledge and skills are needed You can make a lasting contribution to the global community

10. Renew your professional commitment Surprise yourself with your own abilities Have fun

11. Culturally Sensitive Flexible Organized Patient Committed to Sharing Skills and Knowledge Good Listeners Innovative

12. Volunteers responsible for travel and living expenses Assignments 2-4 weeks (or longer) Pre-departure briefing materials provided

13. HVO�s Mission: Improving Global Health Through Education