About Program
Medical Professional (MD, PA, NP)
Rural Communities in the northern part of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico
Two years (renewable)
Concern America trains community members to be their own health care providers who can diagnose and treat up to 80% of health care needs, essential in regions where access to quality and affordable care is out of reach for most people. In the region around San Miguel de Allende, Concern America is training the first cohort of 40 local community health practitioners, bringing essential services to a population of 5,000.
We are looking for a medical professional (MD, NP, PA) who is passionate about teaching, community health, and working collectively. The ideal candidate will also have fluency in Spanish, be flexible, and must commit to a minimum of two years of service. Concern America supports all field team members with a monthly stipend, health insurance, housing, an annual trip home, and the attention and support possible in a small organization.
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Program Highlights
- Concern America is a small organization and a great team to be part of
- Fully supported with stipend, health insurance, housing, annual trip home
- Training community members to be their own health care providers at the level of NPs and PAs
- Live in the city of San Miguel de Allende or rurally in the communities
- If you have student loans, working for a nonprofit can help towards loan forgiveness
Program Impact
This is a two year commitment.
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Location
Guanajuato is known as the place of frogs. Guanajuato was first popularized after silver veining was found in the areas, which have since become a UNESCO world heritage site. This charming city is small enough to be discovered completely on foot.
