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What Volunteering Abroad Really Looks Like: Inside FIMRC’s Global Health Volunteer Program (GHVP) blog costa rica ecuador fimrc ghvp global health global health volunteer program graduate student high school student medical professional medical student peru public health scholars student explorer program travel volunteer volunteer experience Nov 28, 2025

If you’re a premed, nursing, PA, public health, or healthcare-curious student, you’ve probably wondered:

  • What does volunteering abroad actually look like?
  • Is the experience meaningful and ethical?
  • Will I get real clinical exposure or just shadowing?
  • Do I need previous medical experience?
  • Will...
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Empowering Young Heroes: How FIMRC’s Community Health Program in Ecuador Transforms Children’s Lives blog community stories ecuador fimrc fimrc programs ghvp global health volunteer program project anconcito scholars student explorer program travel volunteer volunteer experience Nov 14, 2025

ANCONCITO, ECUADOR — In the coastal community of Anconcito, a group of children gathers each week with one shared goal: to dream big, learn, and grow. Through FIMRC Ecuador’s Wonder Girls and Superman Boys Club, children aged 8 to 12 are discovering their potential while learning essential lessons a...

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Birthday Trip Ideas 2025: Volunteer Abroad Experience in Costa Rica blog costa rica fimrc ghvp global health volunteer program medical student scholars travel volunteer volunteer experience Sep 19, 2025

At just 17 years old, Akul Kuppannagari, a student from Phoenix Country Day School, made a birthday request that left a lasting mark on our hearts. Instead of gifts or parties, Akul chose to spend his birthday volunteering with FIMRC Costa Rica, dedicating his time and energy to serve vulnerable c...

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Lincoln Scholars Learn About Compassion + Intercultural Competency covid-19 foundations in global health partnerships press release scholars undergraduate student virtual volunteer Aug 04, 2021

FIMRC Partners With Centre College And Lincoln Scholars Program

As a global nonprofit dedicated to providing healthcare access worldwide, FIMRC works alongside various community members from universities, health companies and fellow nonprofits, all working toward the same goal of health equity

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