In August 2003, Global Healing opened the Roatan Volunteer Pediatric Clinic (RVPC), a modern pediatric outpatient clinic, accessible to any and all children, within the Roatan Public Hospital. The RVPC is staffed year-round with volunteer pediatricians from the U.S., rotating on a 1month-plus basis. To provide pediatric subspecialty consultation, Global Healing brought internet service to the Public Hospital and to the pediatric clinic.
In an effort to further local pediatric medical education, the RVPC has developed a one to two year fellowship program where a local general practitioner works with our volunteers daily, building a stronger base in pediatric care, to serve the region for years to come. In an effort to increase interest in international health amongst US pediatricians in training, as well as in younger students contemplating a career choice in medicine, Global Healing has also developed a structured year-round elective rotation for pediatric resident physicians and the year-round Health Education and Advocacy Liaisons student internship. Keep on reading at www.roatanclinic.org