FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• What is a trip like?
• What is the cost?
• What is included in the costs?
• Who can go?
• How can I apply?

What is a trip like?

A Medical Mercy trip can be described as a life-changing experience. You will see places that you may never have an opportunity to see again. Nowhere else can you combine travel, adventure and an experience of the Ministry of compassion all at the same time.

Our teams are like a family that bonds closely during the mission. We join together to provide much-needed care to very needy people. Through this experience our eyes are opened to the desperation of others, and it is thought to be a truly life-changing experience. It gives us a sense of humility, and a realization of how vulnerable we can be ourselves.

Medical mercy works closely with local missionaries, and project leaders in the countries to which we travel. Team members are exposed to and learn a great deal from foreign cultures.

All Medical Mercy trips are planned with detailed travel arrangements to make sure that team safety and comfort is a priority. We make our trips as affordable as possible with team members responsible for supporting themselves for the outreach trip. We orient everyone regarding expectations in all phases of the trip on cultural issues and customs. We provide in-country training throughout the trip. We provide everyone participating with a detailed schedule and itinerary so that all are aware of what we will be doing and where we will be going.

In addition to the medical ministry experience we schedule time as much as possible to see some of the country and experience the local culture.

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What is the cost?

All Medical Mercy team members are responsible to support themselves for the outreach medical trip. The trip costs vary and generally range from $2500-$3500 depending on the length of the trip and the destination.

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What is included in the costs?

Our trip packages include all the flights, hotel accommodations, laundry, food (except airport meals and team events), transportation, taxes, emergency medical insurance, and all in-country hires. All incidentals such as long-distance telephone calls will be the team members responsibility. All Medical Mercy trips are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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Who can go?

Medical Personnel
We are in need of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, dentists, pharmacist, physical and occupational therapist to join us as members on our medical teams.

Support Staff
We have great need for support personnel (lay persons), who can assist us to set up clinics, to count in package medications, to help with children's ministry and to fulfill other vital roles. Medical Mercy provides on-the-job training orientation to all such personnel.

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How can I apply?

If there is a specific trip that interests you, simply click the application link for New Team Members (PDF) or Returning Team Members (PDF). Print out the form, complete it and send it to us (at the address indicated at the bottom of the application) along with the requested materials and trip deposit. We will then contact you about your application.