Is there a preference of MD's over DO's? I know that many countries in the world don't accept DO's, so would this be a factor in where one would volunteer?
One of the reasons I'm heavily considering an EM residency is because I believe it would be the best fit for MSF, but I'm also interested in Pediatrics. Would volunteer opportunities differ between an Emergency Physician and a Pediatric?
How long does the average physician volunteer for? Are shorter/longer periods possible?
Thank you again for your AMA! I think of Doctors without Boarders as one of the few NGOs with a virtually flawless reputation for compassion, efficiency and transparency. It deserves all the exposure it can get.
MwalimuG59 karma
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this AMA.
My ultimate goal since I was 18 has been to volunteer with Médecins Sans Frontières. I am starting a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program this fall, and I have extensive international volunteer (Peace Corps) and medical field (EMT/ED-Tech) experience. I'd like to ask a few questions in preparation for signing up in the future:
Is there a preference of MD's over DO's? I know that many countries in the world don't accept DO's, so would this be a factor in where one would volunteer?
One of the reasons I'm heavily considering an EM residency is because I believe it would be the best fit for MSF, but I'm also interested in Pediatrics. Would volunteer opportunities differ between an Emergency Physician and a Pediatric?
How long does the average physician volunteer for? Are shorter/longer periods possible?
Thank you again for your AMA! I think of Doctors without Boarders as one of the few NGOs with a virtually flawless reputation for compassion, efficiency and transparency. It deserves all the exposure it can get.
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