Cuba - Team A - Surgical and Adult Medicine
Are you hearing the whisper of the Holy Spirit calling you to serve?
We invite you to join us for an upcoming MEI medical mission trip to Cuba, where your gifts—both medical and non-medical—can make an eternal impact.
Leadership & Recruitment
Dr. Rodney Schlosser, Professor and Director of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, is the MEI Team Leader actively recruiting a diverse team of volunteers. Whether you're a surgeon of any specialty, a nurse, PA, student, or non-medical volunteer, there's a place for you on this team.
Who Can Serve?
We welcome:
- All surgical and medical specialties (we’ve included GI, ED, urology, general surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, ophthalmology, ENT, cardiology, neurology, PM&R—you name it!)
- Nurses and advanced practice providers
- Medical students and residents
- Spouses and non-medical volunteers who want to serve in evangelistic ward rounds alongside local Christian leaders and the Baptist Medical Fellowship.
- Location: Arrive in Havana, Cuba and travel throughout Western Cuba to several hospitals.
- Focus: Adult medicine and all surgical specialties giving lectures and visiting patients on wards.
- Cost: Approximately $2,000 plus flights to Havana and a few administrative fees
- Scholarships available through CMDA for students and residents
What do we do on these trips? We usually stay in the homes of believers in B&B type arrangements. The day usually begins with breakfast and a brief devotional. Then we typically spend a couple of days at each hospital. Day 1 is lecturing, visiting facilities, and determining appropriate patients for possible surgery. Then on day 2, scheduling needs according to resources and interests as appropriate. The goal is to teach our Cuban friends and colleagues so they can perform procedures after we leave, so this is like a residency/fellowship. We typically visit 3-4 hospitals during our time in Cuba. Cost is approximately $2,000 plus flights to Havana, team shirts, insurance, etc.
Evangelism & Partnership
This trip is not only about physical healing—it’s also a time of spiritual ministry. Non-medical volunteers play a vital role in our ward-rounding evangelism brigades, sharing the love of Christ and praying with patients and their families.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If God is stirring your heart, we encourage you to prayerfully consider joining us. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just bring a willing heart and your unique gifts. The Lord will use them!
To join us in Cuba, complete the application today! All applications must be received and approved with a minimum of 60 days before the trip dates.
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Financial
$250.00
| $0.00 | Registration Fee - 250.00 without member discount. | |
| $0.00 | Project Fee - TO BE PAID IN COUNTRY - all inclusive land cost of $2,000.00 per person. | |
| $0.00 | Emergency Evacuation Insurance ($4.69 per day) | |
| $-100.00 | Members receive a discount that will be applied toward the trip balance. |
Forms
Cuba Professonal Visa Form
All first time participants must complete this form and submit in order to participate on the trip.
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It has been requested by our in-country hosts that we wear team shirts. This is a symbol of being unified in purpose: evangelism through medicine in Cuba through excellence in teaching and mentoring. Please plan to wear your shirts during your presentations. MEI is ready to receive your polo shirt order. The cost is $20 per shirt. The brilliant blue color has been chosen for our MEI teams. They are dry fit and should dry quickly if you want to order one and wash it out as needed. Some only order one while others may order multiple ones.
CMDA/MEI Waiver Required
Please download, complete, and return the CMDA/MEI waiver to [email protected] ASAP. This waiver is required.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Special Visa data form is required. You can find it and download it under the FORMS tab.
Restrictions
- Must be able to walk at least 1 mile unassisted.
Preparation
- Discuss with team leader your topics for lecture preparation.
- Immunizations - www.cdc.gov/travel
- Special Visa data form is required. You can find it and download it under the FORMS tab.
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