Mission Trips 2017-2018

[Future Molinator]

I am taking a year off, and I would love to do a mission trip during my gap. Where should I start looking?!

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[dentpodcast]

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[schmoob]

Some schools frown on mission trips, so keep that in mind. There are lots of opportunities to volunteer in dentistry in the states, so I recommend you do that instead.

 

[2jz]

Definitely make sure you avoid trips that'll have you doing something that requires professional training otherwise you're in for a world of hurt if you speak of that at an interview. I've also heard of schools that question why you've helped a foreign community when there's likely so much need locally. Didn't run into that question personally though.

 

[Roy Williams]

Do you want to just do a mission trip in general or something dentistry related?

 

[Future Molinator]

Do you want to just do a mission trip in general or something dentistry related?

Just in general. Not looking into anything dentistry related.

 

[Future Molinator]

Definitely make sure you avoid trips that'll have you doing something that requires professional training otherwise you're in for a world of hurt if you speak of that at an interview. I've also heard of schools that question why you've helped a foreign community when there's likely so much need locally. Didn't run into that question personally though.

That totally makes sense. I'll try to find something local here in Texas. Thanks!

 

[digzthis]

Ramusa.org will you give you the same experience in the usa youd get in other countries..but if you want to do a traditional one look up ligainternational.org thisnis probably your cheapest option, have to get to either la or phx and its a $200 flight fee from there in a gen aviation plane with volunteer pilots to el fuerte mexico, get to see numerous specialties and really great people all around

 

[Jlm50]

I did a mission trip to Jamaica and it came up in my interview at BU and my interviewer loved it. I volunteer locally as well but I think going international and paying the costs associated with that shows dedication to helping PEOPLE.

 

[MLC45]

That totally makes sense. I'll try to find something local here in Texas. Thanks!

Look into Mission of Mercy. Texas usually has 3-4 per year in different areas of the state. If you don’t have a dental license you can always help the patients get from point A to B, paper work, or serve food to the other volunteers.

 

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