November 27, 2007 -- We have renewed our Paypal account for the 2007-2008 year, so we will again be able to receive donations by credit cards or directly over Paypal. Of course, we still take checks. Please go to the Support Us page to make a donation. We really need your help!

November 14, 2007 -- The 2008 team has been assembled. Everyone on the team has already hit the ground running on various projects to ensure the 2008 trip will be another success. Be sure to visit our website often for updates.

April 2, 2007 -- We've posted some of our photos from this year's trip in our gallery. Click here for photos from the 2007 trip (popup window)

March 22, 2007 -- We've returned to Gainesville from our trip, which was quite an unforgettable experience! In our week in the Dominican Republic, we provided over 1,800 patients with medical care, surgical care, and public health education. Over 180,000 antibiotics, anti-parasitics, multivitamins, pain relievers and other medications were provided to these patients. Over 1,000 toys and toothbrushes were given to children. However, the breadth of our experience cannot be captured with these numbers. We feel truly gifted to have learned something special from each interaction that we encountered in our short time. These experiences will undoubtedly benefit us all greatly in our future medical careers as well as participation in international medicine. Check back as we update the website with some of our stories and photos!

March 6, 2007 -- The Walgreens Corporation has been overwhelmingly generous to the College of Medicine. Walgreens has donated 2 semi-trucks full of medications for medical students to take to Yucatan, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador for their spring break trips.

March 5, 2007 -- This has been a very exciting week for us. We had the privilege today of hosting Dr. Darin Portnoy, the president of international aid organization Doctors Without Borders. The event was organized by Heidi Nagel, a second year medical student at UF COM. All medical students were invited to hear Dr. Portney's unique perspective and deep insight on incorporating international medical aid into a medical career. Click here for photos from Dr. Portney's visit (popup window)

March 1, 2007 -- The final plans for the trip have been set! Our plane tickets have been ordered, our immunizations taken care of, and we plan to arrive in Jarabacoa on March 10. Thank you to all of our friends and sponsors who continue to support us!

February 10, 2007 -- Our website has now been translated to Spanish here.

January 12, 2007 -- We are excited to be on track with our fundraising, thanks to all of our generous donors. Our Fall semester goal of $10,000 was met, and we have set a goal of $5000 for the Spring semester.