MED’S

● MEDLIFE creates partnerships with local

communities and works alongside community

members to create a sense of working together.

● MEDLIFE combines three components to

tackle the disparities in wealth and healthcare

access.

○ Medicine (medical clinics, patient follow-

up care)

○ Education (mobile schools,

health/legal/development workshops in

communities)

○ Development (development corps,

ongoing infrastructure projects)

LISTENING TO THE POOR

● MEDLIFE listens to the poor and hires local

members of the community to represent

MEDLIFE.

○ These individuals spend time in MEDLIFE’s

communities and listen to the needs of the

people we serve.

■ Many of them live in these communities

themselves, and therefore understand

and empathize with the needs of the

patients.

○ This generates jobs for locals and a sense of

self-sufficiency. MEDLIFE utilizes local

professionals (medical/ architecture/

community planning). This allows us to

continue projects throughout the year.

Why does MEDLIFE need student volunteers?

Working hand in hand

● Student Volunteers are the driving force

behind MEDLIFE through both their local

activities and participation in mobile

clinics, mobile schools, and project corps.

● MEDLIFE volunteers have the opportunity

to witness the lack of access to

healthcare, infrastructure and education

first-hand by visiting our communities in

Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania and India.

Life Experience

● Volunteers have the opportunity to work closely

with local professionals on the ground and gain

hands-on experience.

● All local professionals working with MEDLIFE

actually instruct volunteers and give them hands-

on instruction.

● Volunteers work alongside community members in

the same projects, creating a sense of partnership

and allowing students to forge relationships with

locals.

● Volunteers come from all different educational and

academic backgrounds, giving participants the

opportunity to meet like-minded people from all

over the world.

FULLY EQUIPPED CLINICS

● MEDLIFE brings Mobile Clinics to the

shantytowns and rural communities where

there is the greatest need for medical care

and improved infrastructure.

● Clinics are staffed by local doctors, dentists,

nurse and medical professionals.

● Clinics are fully equipped with the necessary

medical equipment to ensure proper dental,

medical, gynecological care.

How is MEDLIFE different from other service trips?

Project Focused

● Often, NGOs finish construction projects

without coordinating with the appropriate

municipalities or local entities first.

○ Projects then do not last because

they are left unattended.

● MEDLIFE works with local architects,

community organizers and local leaders

to determine the needs of the community

members and what would be serve them.

Before

After

MEDLIFE Rowan

● Students play a major role in funding

year-round operations in community

development and patient follow-up by:

○ Holding campus fundraisers

○ Attending volunteer trips

○ Fundraising campaigns

● Without these contributions, MEDLIFE

would be unable to bring medical

professionals to attend to patients

throughout the year, or maintain full-time

staff to run operations.

Involvement at Home

Involvement at Rowan

•Fundraise for the MEDLIFE cause

•Bring to light global health issues

•Promote a healthier lifestyle on campus

•Local community service projects

•Partnership with other clubs on campus

•Recruit and help interested students for volunteer trips

What do students gain for joining MEDLIFE?

Student Experience● Student can use this experience on College

applications and work resumes. MEDLIFE

clinics create a well-balanced and worldly

appearance in the eyes of admissions boards

and job recruiters that are often not present in

the competition.

● Perks of traveling to a foreign place

● Great way to get involved on campus.

● Students gain experience and leadership

skills.

● Volunteers who participate on a trip have the

opportunity to help those in need in an

effective and tangible manner.

○ Gain experience in international health,

development and education.

SIGN UP!!

• SIGN UP SHEETS IN THE FRONT OF THE• ROOM!!

• Looking for E-board members who are upperclassmen SEPARATE SIGN UP SHEET that says E-board on

the top

• Full on Information session and official club meeting will be held in a week