Follow-Up Pediatric Care: Rahma’s Heart Surgery
Access to consistent, compassionate pediatric care can often be the difference between life and death for children in underserved communities. For Rahma, a bright and resilient young girl living in…
MEDLIFE Stories
How to Build a Competitive CV for Your Medical School Application
Crafting a CV for your medical school application is one of the most important steps in your journey toward becoming a healthcare professional. Admissions committees are on the lookout for…
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.…
Parenting Workshop in Amaru: Empowering Families in Cusco
Parenting is a challenging yet rewarding journey, and the role of a parent is crucial in shaping the future of children. But without the proper tools and knowledge about appropriate,…
Leadership Opportunities in College: How to Build Soft Skills for Medical School Success
There are a lot of leadership opportunities for college students out there. But it can be hard to know what best suits your personal interests, what will help you advance,…
Renovating Schools in Tamarindo, Costa Rica!
In one of our partner communities in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, a transformation is underway. Aside from medicine, MEDLIFE is also committed to renovating schools to provide a safer and more…
The Indigenous People of Costa Rica: Historical Context For Foreign Volunteers
When volunteering abroad, it’s essential to understand the historical context and cultural diversity of the country you are visiting. For volunteers traveling to Costa Rica with MEDLIFE, it’s important to…
Patient Follow-Up Management: Recent Surgeries and Treatments
Once our volunteers leave, the work isn’t done. Patient follow-up management is a huge piece of our mission, and is the difference between providing healthcare to underserved communities and changing…
The Indigenous People of Ecuador: A Look into History and Tradition
The indigenous people of Ecuador hold a fascinating and diverse cultural tapestry that has shaped the country’s identity for centuries. Their traditions, languages, and ways of life continue to influence…
The Importance of Access to Surgery: Follow-Up Patients Receive Gynaecological Surgeries
Access to timely medical procedures can be life-changing, and for many women in underserved communities, access to surgery is often out of reach. MEDLIFE is committed to ensuring that our…
School Renovation Projects: Manuel Casalino Gruive School
School renovation projects are one of the powerful ways MEDLIFE aims to improve learning outcomes while also engaging with our partner communities through meaningful collaboration over improving their local facilities.…
Building Homes For The Homeless: A New Beginning for a Family in Tena
A lot of people who are passionate about assisting the unhoused are curious about how they can help build homes for the homeless. MEDLIFE shares this passion, and welcomes the…