Mexico monthly mission

In the 1960s a small group of medical students and faculty began visiting and worshiping with members from a Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mexico on Sabbath to build relationships with them. In April 1991, the first primary care services were provided in the town's clinic. The mission has grown to include participants from all schools of the University and other universities. Your weekend activities begin with an orientation meeting.

Program location

Maneadero and Uruapan - approximately 10 miles south of Ensenada, Mexico.

Program description

Participants and recipients are provided with service opportunities for spiritual growth and cross-cultural interaction within a primary health-care setting. Health-care services include medical, dental, and public health education. Your weekend activities begin with an orientation meeting prior to the trip. The time you spend preparing and organizing will make the trip a success.

Program dates

The trip occurs on the weekend of the third Sunday every month. The SIMS group meets at the SIMS office on Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. and returns around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Eligibility

This program is open to:

• Physicians and dentists
• All levels of medical students
• All levels of dental students
• Public health students
• Nursing students
• Allied health students
• Individuals willing to serve
• Non-LLU students (Please note, due to limited space availability, LLU students get first priority.)

Program cost

$45.00 per LLU student, $80.00 per LLU student and spouse, or $55 for non-LLU students. This covers transportation, food, and lodging. This is nonrefundable and must be paid in full with CASH ONLY (no checks) by the Thursday evening of orientation; late payments are not acceptable.

How to apply

To sign up, email us at simsmex@llu.edu with your name, school and school program including year currently attending, level of Spanish, and your telephone number.