Awesome experience

I got a lot out of my month voulenteering in Guatemala. I was placed in the Emergency room at the national hospital. While I had little medical experience, I was allowed to assist in the OR and do some simple procedures such as taking vital signs and cleaning wounds. This was all due to my level of comfort and if I had wanted to change, my contact person would be more than accommodating. I participated in two placements during my stay. The other was at an after school program for girls. There I felt highly valued and had a lot of fun. This trip taught me a lot and gave me experiences I could only dream about getting in the US. I would Higly recommend to any person interested in medicine.