Global Health Book Recommendations for Book Lovers
For the book lovers who are passionate about global health, there is a wealth of literature that provides excellent insight into the challenges of poverty, healthcare access, and social inequality.…
MEDLIFE Stories
Leadership Training Programs For High School Students: MEDLIFE’s 2026 GPL
What Is The Global Perspective leadership Workshop? The Global Perspective Leadership Workshop (GPL) is an interactive online workshop designed for participants to explore and develop leadership skills in both personal and…
Medical Deserts: What Are They and How Does MEDLIFE Address Them?
In the world of healthcare, medical deserts are areas where access to essential medical services is limited or nonexistent. These regions often struggle with a lack of healthcare facilities, medical…
MEDLIFE’s Bakery Education Outreach Program Is Reopening!
We are excited to announce that our bakery education outreach program in Unión Santa Fe is officially reopening after a short three-month pause. This initiative has been created to make…
6 Ways That Gender Affects Health Outcomes
Gender plays a significant role in shaping an individual’s health outcomes, especially in underserved communities where social and cultural factors influence access to healthcare and overall well-being. From access to…
Housing and Health: Why Safe Homes Are Essential for Well-being
Housing and health are closely intertwined, so much so that one cannot be fully understood without considering the other. In underserved communities around the world, the lack of safe and…
Healing and Hope: Margaret’s Cervical Cancer Surgery
Access to cervical cancer surgery is often the key to defeating the disease, but for many women in underserved communities, access to vital healthcare services like surgery is almost impossible.…
Spring Break Volunteer Opportunities With MEDLIFE
Looking for spring break volunteer opportunities that go beyond the usual vacation or travel excursions? Instead of lounging on a beach, studying, or attending parties, you can spend your spring…
What Students Can Learn From Community-Based Service Learning Abroad
Participation in service learning abroad is an opportunity to interact directly with underserved communities, learn about global health issues, and gain real-world experience. Unlike traditional classroom learning, service learning abroad…
MEDLIFE Alumna Madison Brooks Reflects On What She Learned From Working With Underserved Communities Abroad
We always love hearing from former MEDLIFErs about how their time abroad has influenced their educational and career path. For many of our Service Learning Trip participants, their first time…
How to Get Patient Experience in Healthcare With No Background in Medicine
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in medicine, you may be wondering how to get patient experience in healthcare without already having clinical training. Many pre-med students assume they…
How To Get Land Title in Peru & How It Impacts a Community
In Peru, obtaining land title is a vital step for our partner communities towards securing legal recognition, stability, and resources. Understanding the process of acquiring land title and its broader…