This is a searchable index of US-based volunteer organizations that provide all types of medical services in underdeveloped countries. Programs needing help range from large well-known international agencies to small groups of a few individuals who assist one or two locations annually.

The list includes US-based agencies whose goals are to provide education, direct medical care, or public health supervision.

The list does not include organizations whose main goals are supplying medical equipment, offering tour packages with secondary volunteer activities, or recruiting non-medical volunteers (although many medical programs require logistical and administrative support).

Accuracy. We have attempted to confirm information from the organizations directly, but some listings may be incomplete or may have changed. Questions regarding volunteer work should be directed to the agency. Additional information about some charities can be obtained from the Better Business Bureau's Philanthropic Advisory Service (http://www.bbb.org/reports/charity.asp)

Most organizations require volunteers to be licensed in the jurisdictions where they practice. Physician specialists generally should be board-eligible or board-certified. Most agencies do not provide malpractice insurance.

Feedback appreciated!
Please help us keep this up-to-date and accurate. If you have been a volunteer you may want to add a comment. If you represent an agency please suggest additions or changes. You can contact the authors at: vmsa_search@pedsanesthesia.org.