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At FIMRC’s site in Huancayo, Peru, volunteer impact is amplified thanks to a collaboration with SOCIEMC, the medical student society of the Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú. This alliance strengthens our shared mission: to bring healthcare to underserved communities through education, preve...
When Morgan Buckley first arrived at Project Alajuelita in Costa Rica at just 16, she didn’t know what to expect. With no medical background, she assumed she would mostly observe. Instead, she was surprised by how immersive and hands-on the experience turned out to be.
“I was pleasantly surprised w...
Brodie, a second-year neuroscience student at the University of British Columbia, always dreamed of visiting Peru. With aspirations to specialize in pediatrics and a strong interest in global health, he joined FIMRC’s Global Health Volunteer Program (GHVP) in Huancayo, Peru—an experience that would ...
For medical students and pre-med students, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to global healthcare systems is invaluable. Volunteering abroad allows future healthcare professionals to develop clinical skills, understand health challenges in underserved communities, and contribute to meaningful...
FIMRC Chapters have always been a key reinforcement in accomplishing FIMRC’s mission through their pillars: volunteering, fundraising, and advocating on behalf of FIMRC. Many chapters continued their support throughout the academic year of 2020, despite its hectic uncertainty within their own sc
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