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Medical Students

Ve’ahavta: The Canadian Jewish Humanitarian and Relief Committee Volunteer Posting in Uganda

Volunteer Opportunity: Medicine
Length of placement: two weeks, August 2011

Ve’ahavta is thrilled to make available a scholarship to support a first or second year medical student at the University of Toronto to volunteer to participate in the Uganda Spine Surgery Mission, August 2011.


Uganda Charitable Spine Surgery Mission
Lieberman, Kayanja, Siemionow, St Clair



Project Mission Statement: The Uganda Charitable Spine Surgery Mission exists; to provide the best possible spine care to Ugandan patients afflicted by infectious, degenerative, traumatic and congenital spinal ailments. In addition the Mission will strive to provide a fertile environment for the education of those serve these patients.

Value Statement: All involved in the Uganda Charitable Spine Surgery Mission will be relentless in their pursuit towards enriching the lives of Ugandan patients by providing the best possible care of their spinal problems. We will endeavor to provide and to teach the most appropriate care for spinal ailments. We will pursue these goals in a collaborative fashion with any other entity or resource willing and able to assist.

Achievement Philosophy: The individuals involved in the Uganda Charitable Spine Surgery Mission will fulfill the mission and pursue the vision and values; by fostering collaborative associations with philanthropic organizations, by promoting the Mission to those interested in participating or supporting, by volunteering their personal time and resources, by forging relationships with Ugandan health care providers and organizations.

Volunteer Opportunity: With the above in mind, the Uganda Spine Mission Team in conjunction with Ve’ahavta, are offering a scholarship opportunity for a first or second year medical student at the University of Toronto, to participate in the mission. The mission takes place over a two week period in August. The selected student will function as a scribe, photographer, videographer, medical assistant, and participate in all activities related to the mission. The selection will be based on scholarly activity, and a submitted essay of 400 word limit describing why the student wants to participate in the mission. All expenses associated with the mission (including travel, lodging, food, vaccinations, and visas) will be covered by the mission team.

For more information about the mission, please visit the mission website at http://ugandaspinemission.blogspot.com,
or at http://www.firstgiving.com/ugandaspinesurgerymission2009-2010.
In addition feel free to contact Ve’ahavta at 416.964.7698 x 215 or sarah.zelcer@veahavta.org

All applicants are required to complete a volunteer application form, which includes a resume, two reference letters, and a submitted essay of 400 word limit describing why the student wants to participate in the mission. The student will be selected by a board consisting of the directors of Ve’ahavta and previous medical students who accompanied the mission.

To receive an application contact:
Ve’ahavta Volunteer Coordinator
(416) 964-7698 ext 216
volunteerinfo@veahavta.org