Are medical professionals other than those listed under Upcoming Missions utilized on HCM outreaches? (Such as: Occupational Therapists,

Yes. Contact should be made to the logistics [at] healthcareministries [dot] org (HCM Logistics Department) to discuss opportunities for specialists.

Are non-medical professionals utilized on HCM Trips? (Such as: Speech and Language Pathologists, Counselors, Massage Therapists

Yes. Contact should be made to the HCM Logistics Department to discuss opportunities for specialists.

What is the approximate budget of an HCM outreach?

Outreaches vary from $1600 to $4000, depending on airfare, in-country expenses, visas, etc. A final budget is usually available approximately four months before outreach departure.

What is the process for joining a medical mission outreach?

(1) Download from website application and checklist of items required to accompany the application. Complete, and send to HCM. (2) If you want to join a specific outreach listed under Upcoming Missions, please check under "professionals needed" for any positions still open. (3) Check with HCM before sending in $200 administrative fee to make sure there is an opening for you on your outreach of particular interest (unless you are open to any future outreach).

How can I raise funds for my outreach?

Funds can be raised by through friends, family, home church, etc...See sample fundraiser letter. All funds are "tax deductible donations" and a receipt will be sent to every donor.

When is the money due for an outreach?

Payment number one is due 120 days before the outreach (dependent on ticketing for flights). Payment number two is due 60 days before trip

Will I need a passport and visa?

You will need to obtain a passport if you do not already have one. Get your passport early, as you may need to send it away to get a visa. Regardless of whether a visa is required, you are required to display your passport when entering or leaving any country. Your passport should be valid for at least six months (preferably one year) beyond your scheduled return date.

Do I make my own travel arrangements, or does HCM?

HCM will direct you in making travel arrangements after you have been approved for the outreach.

How does a HCM medical evangelism team function on the field?

The medical evangelism team composition and function on the mission field is based on the missionary's goal for the outreach. This can be a full medical team with medical, optical, dental and pharmacy to a health education team, disabilities outreach team, etc.

How are nurses utilized on teams?

The role of a nurse on the team ranges from RN evaluator (assessment and triage), pharmacy, laboratory and treatments to health educator.

How are support volunteers utilized on teams?

Support volunteers are valuable members of the team and are utilized in all area of the clinic as the needs arise. Flexibility and a servant's heart are needed.

Are team members able to witness?

This depends on the sensitivity of the country. The AG missionary will direct the team members on how to handle spiritual witnessing. Every team member must follow the instructions of the AG missionary.

Does HCM assist and/or accommodate church groups that want to participate on medical mission outreaches?

HCM has a Church Teams Department.

An annual Medical Evangelism Forum is held to assist churches who are taking medical teams or want to take medical teams.

Are team members covered by insurance?

Yes. Special international travel insurance is provided for all team members. Medical Professional Liability coverage is provided for all medical professionals.

Can medical students participate on a team?

Yes, medical students are welcome to join a short-term medical team. Also, HCM can assist in securing a longer assignment for individual medical students as requested.