Health Volunteers Overseas is proud to welcome the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as a sponsor of our Obstetrics & Gynecology (Ob-Gyn) program.
READY TO VOLUNTEER?
There are multiple steps to the placement process and often more than one approval is required. The process varies slightly from country-to-country and project-to-project. We strive to make this process as quick as possible but potential volunteers should be aware that final approval can take several months.
- To begin the placement process, complete the volunteer application and submit your CV.
- For more projects in gynecologic oncology, please visit our oncology program page for projects that are currently recruiting.
ACTIVE PROJECTS
Kampot, Cambodia – Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital (SKMH)
Volunteers will provide formal lectures and informal continuing education in obstetrics and gynecology to staff, students, and residents at SKMH. Midwives may also participate in training. Volunteers will provide clinical and didactic training, case discussions, computer-based learning, and simulations.
Project type: In-person only
Assignment: 2 week minimum
Qualifications: Qualified, licensed obstetricians/gynecologists. No opportunities for those-in-training.
Housing: Volunteer responsible for housing; information on nearby facilities provided.
Companions allowed: Adults and minors.
Bhaktapur, Nepal – Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital (BCH)
HVO volunteers will contribute to the development and implementation of a structured surgical gynecologic oncology training program at BCH. Volunteers will work with BCH staff to develop a gynecologic oncology curriculum for both didactic and clinical skills and provide surgical and didactic training to BCH gynecologic oncologists. Radiation oncologists work to deliver both didactic lectures and clinical skills training.
Project type: Hybrid (in-person and virtual)
Length of assignment: 1-2 weeks; variable for virtual
Qualifications: Board-certified gynecologic or radiation oncologists with at least two years of post-fellowship experience. No opportunities for those-in-training.
Housing: Volunteer responsible for housing; information on nearby facilities provided.
Companions allowed: Adults and minors.
Moshi, Tanzania – Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
Volunteers work to enhance the capability of health providers in the Kilimanjaro region to provide “See and Treat” triage for cervical cancer screening across northeastern Tanzania. Activities may include providing didactic, clinical, and combination instruction, as well as helping to standardize patient education on cervical cancer screening and prevention. Volunteers may also participate in the training of trainers who provide ongoing support for the “See and Treat” approach at 28 locations in Tanzania. Interested volunteers should submit application and necessary paperwork at least 2 months in advance of the travel date.
Project type: in-person
Length of assignment: 2-4 weeks
Qualifications: Volunteers should be board eligible/certified in gynecology and have a minimum of five years work experience. Academic experience or a background in global health would be helpful. Final year residents with global health experience will be considered. Retired volunteers with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Volunteers are required to register with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Housing: Housing provided for a reasonable fee.
Companions allowed: Adults and minors.
Hue, Vietnam – Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy (HueUMP)
This project aims to improve both the knowledge and skills of ob-gyn staff and specialists at HueUMP Hospital and to strengthen ob-gyn postgraduate training at HueUMP. Volunteers provide clinical and didactic training to students or licensed ob-gyn physicians. For volunteers interested in supporting the research output at HueUMP, there are opportunities to provide research mentorship to ob-gyn staff who are seeking to publish in scientific journals or to mentor students in the Master and PhD programs as they complete their research.
Project type: In-person only
Assignment: 2-3 weeks
Qualifications: Board-certified obstetricians/gynecologists with current license and at least 10 years of experience preferred, although 5 years or more may be considered. Retired volunteers are accepted. Academic and teaching experience is recommended. Final year residents accepted if accompanied by a faculty member.
Housing: Volunteer responsible for housing; information on nearby facilities provided.
Companions allowed: Adults and minors.