Global Initiative for Volunteerism and Education (GIVE)
With support from the OMS Foundation Alliance, Canfield, Inc., Red Hills Oral & Facial Surgery, OMSNIC and many generous individual donors, GIVE provides reimbursement for up to $2,500 in documented travel expenses to residents serving with experienced OMS teams to deliver humanitarian healthcare to communities in need around the world. Donate to GIVE here.
Eligibility & Requirements
Residents with:
- A minimum of 24 months of OMS residency training.
- Acceptance to an OMS Foundation-approved volunteer surgical program.
- A collaborative, team-centered work ethic and a compassionate world view.
Volunteer Surgical Programs with:
- OMS-related activity as a primary focus.
- An OMS serving as the director of the program or as a prominent member of the team.
- Approval from the OMS Foundation.
Applications are accepted year-round. Please contact us at info@omsfoundation.org for further information.
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Guidelines
- Provide up to $2,500 in travel stipends to residents traveling with internationally with approved OMS teams to deliver humanitarian healthcare to underserved communities.
- Provide training and experience in areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery that residents may not receive in their program.
- Provide initial exposure to the rewards associated with providing healthcare to underserved areas of the world.