As a nonprofit providing healthcare to medically underserved communities worldwide, FIMRC relies on our volunteers and on-site staff to continue serving our project sites. As we’ve transitioned to a virtual space this past year, FIMRC has not forgotten about the travel that connects our
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Can Medical Students Volunteer Abroad?
May 29, 2025
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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...
Lessons on Humility
Jun 14, 2022
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Cindy is a fourth year medical student at Marian University and repeat FIMRC volunteer. She spent the month of April as a volunteer at Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica and wrote an initial reflection after her first week. Below is her final reflection after completing her volunteer experience.
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Inspiration from FIMRC Chapter Executive Board
Oct 04, 2021
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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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What It's Like Volunteering in Costa Rica
Jul 29, 2021
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When we announced that travel to Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica would reopen, we received a lot of excited emails from our FIMRC family asking a bunch of different questions about accommodations, COVID precautions, travel and more. We thought that a great way to help answer these questions and g
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Student-Athletes Volunteer at Project Alajuelita
Jul 05, 2021
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FIMRC volunteers make the world go round', but did you know that not all participants volunteer directly through FIMRC? Recently, we had Student-Athletes Abroad with Beyond Sports volunteer at FIMRC Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica, as the first on-site volunteers since COVID! We love partnering w
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Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer with FIMRC
May 26, 2021
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Get To Know FIMRC
FIMRC is a global nonprofit with a mission to provide access to healthcare around the world. With project sites worldwide, our team connects staff, volunteers, and global health experts with communities in medically underserved countries, and it doesn't stop there. We emphasiz
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Growing and Glowing through Volunteering with FIMRC
Mar 10, 2020
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Courtney Ihaza, an alum of Howard University, took her second trip with FIMRC this winter to Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica. Read her blog to learn how her first volunteer abroad trip with FIMRC as a Summer International Health Fellow (SIHF) at Project Cavite, Philippines inspired and influenced...
Juana's Story: Accessing Medical Care as a Nicaraguan Refugee
Aug 08, 2019
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Volunteers who serve at Project Alajuelita in Costa Rica are often inspired by the patients seen at the FIMRC clinic. Witnessing the resilience that our community members have is a profound experience. One patient in particular has been a source of inspiration for staff, community members, and many ...
8 Ways to Make an Ethical Impact Abroad
Mar 29, 2018
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When considering traveling for an international volunteer trip, we believe there's a right way to do it! There are many options for individuals eager to make a difference abroad. We have compiled a list of eight ethical practices to consider before serving overseas to keep your efforts sustainable, ...
