International Medical Volunteerism Conference
APRIL 16 - 18, 2010
Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Mercer University are proud to present Atlanta's first International Medical Volunteerism Conference.
The conference is scheduled for Fri. April 16th - Sun. April 18th at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. We are currently still accepting submissions from potential speakers and exhibitors. Select the above speaker or exhibitor tabs to fill out a short questionnaire to participate. We have also extended submission deadlines for potential speakers to contribute to the collaborative book (please see the collaborative book tab).
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The upcoming Emory University International Conference on Medical Volunteerism is more than a conference...it's a happening which is attracting some of the most giving and generous humans on earth. Whether they are doctors, nurses, physician's assistants, students, or lay people...the people at this gathering want to make a difference. They are a distinct class of people because they so greatly exhibit the empathy gene. They come from all places, whether they are a Christian, Muslim, Hindi, Jewish, etc network of folks who celebrate life by saving lives and reducing suffering, an Indian medical society, a group of 12,000 generous Pakistani doctors living in North America, or a non-profit inner-city free clinic. They are not in it for the money. The lives they impact on are lives which would not be impacted on if they, themselves, were not there. Already over 100 of these individuals have offered to volunteer their time to speak about their journeys at this conference.
LECTURES, SLIDE PRESENTATIONS, AND BEYOND!
Come hear the inspiring stories of individuals who dedicate their lives to making the world a better place for others. Some examples of these unique individuals are:
So if you'd like to connect up with a wide assortment of like minds; folks who can give you the inside scoop on their personal experiences, plan to join the crowd. There will also be lectures, slide presentations, and brainstorming panel discussions on broad topics, such as:
If lectures are not your cup of tea, this conference will also offer you the opportunity to roam about from exhibit table to exhibit table in a festive atmosphere and speak one on one about the inner workings of medically charitable non-profit groups. You can network with those who have had medical volunteer experiences, and others who have never done any volunteer work and are interested in joining in. Learn about volunteer opportunities. Sign up and get involved right away if you wish.
A COLLABORATIVE BOOK
If you have stories to share and would like to get involved and join in right away or are hesitant to speak on a platform, you are welcome to contribute to a collaborative book about volunteer experiences...showcasing rich stories from those whose lives are infused with the excitement of participating in the world of medical volunteer work.
FREE
In the spirit of volunteer work, this conference is free and open for anyone to participate in and attend.
We currently have over 100 speakers and exhibitors interested in participating…we would like to double this number of possible participants before setting the dates… it will likely be a weekend conference and held at Emory University's School of Medicine.
SPREAD THE WORD & GET INVOLVED!
We currently have over 160 speakers and exhibitors interested in participating. Anyone interested in participating as a speaker or exhibitor can fill out the submission forms at the top of the page, or feel free to contact zoe_haugo@bellsouth.net or 404-417-9780 with any questions or queries. Also, feel free to help spread the word about the conference, and contact us if you would like to help out before or during the conference in any other manner.
LECTURES, SLIDE PRESENTATIONS, AND BEYOND!
Come hear the inspiring stories of individuals who dedicate their lives to making the world a better place for others. Some examples of these unique individuals are:
- A doctor who takes his family to under-served countries to volunteer their services instead of taking their vacations at posh resorts...their family bonding revolves around making a difference instead of lounging around at play.
- A senior high school student who has been participating in medical missions to the Dominican Republic every year since the age of 10.
- A surgeon who gave up his lucrative practice to travel to African countries teaching local doctors how to be surgeons...a simple decision based on learning of a mother and her child who died in childbirth because there was no one available with the skill of doing a cesarean section.
- A cardiologist who has adopted children from around the world who he has encountered during his medical expeditions. His family at home is this motley group of kids of all colors and backgrounds who remind him every day of the joy of his medical missions.
- A single eligible young bachelor doctor from Harvard who is not spending his free time on the dating scene. Instead he is recruiting a community of people to renovate a cluster of warehouse buildings in one of the worst, most down-and-out neighborhoods in Atlanta to establish a free clinic. This will be next door to a building to house homeless moms and their children, and another building where low-income inner-city kids are becoming chefs in their free time.
- A doctor whose practice revolves entirely around treating the homeless people in his home city of Pittsburgh... with a crew of volunteers who take medicine out to the streets when the street people don't come in to him. He leads an international group of doctors who have taken his "street medicine" approach to locations around the world.
- Physician's Assistant students who routinely travel to South Georgia and provide free clinics to immigrant farm workers on peach plantations.
So if you'd like to connect up with a wide assortment of like minds; folks who can give you the inside scoop on their personal experiences, plan to join the crowd. There will also be lectures, slide presentations, and brainstorming panel discussions on broad topics, such as:
- How do you leave a lasting impact on the community you visit?
- How do you work these wonderful adventures into your busy daily life?
- How do you remain sensitive to the cultural norms in a foreign cultural setting?
- How do you de-bureaucratize and satisfy your yearning to make a difference?
- How do we infect the world with the desire for these types of experiences?
- How do we make it easier for people to participate in medical missions?
- How do we phase out monetization and phase into humanization?
If lectures are not your cup of tea, this conference will also offer you the opportunity to roam about from exhibit table to exhibit table in a festive atmosphere and speak one on one about the inner workings of medically charitable non-profit groups. You can network with those who have had medical volunteer experiences, and others who have never done any volunteer work and are interested in joining in. Learn about volunteer opportunities. Sign up and get involved right away if you wish.
A COLLABORATIVE BOOK
If you have stories to share and would like to get involved and join in right away or are hesitant to speak on a platform, you are welcome to contribute to a collaborative book about volunteer experiences...showcasing rich stories from those whose lives are infused with the excitement of participating in the world of medical volunteer work.
FREE
In the spirit of volunteer work, this conference is free and open for anyone to participate in and attend.
We currently have over 100 speakers and exhibitors interested in participating…we would like to double this number of possible participants before setting the dates… it will likely be a weekend conference and held at Emory University's School of Medicine.
SPREAD THE WORD & GET INVOLVED!
We currently have over 160 speakers and exhibitors interested in participating. Anyone interested in participating as a speaker or exhibitor can fill out the submission forms at the top of the page, or feel free to contact zoe_haugo@bellsouth.net or 404-417-9780 with any questions or queries. Also, feel free to help spread the word about the conference, and contact us if you would like to help out before or during the conference in any other manner.
