Volunteering with PAACS
PAACS primary need is for Christian surgeons of all types, whether that be general surgeons, or surgeons who specialize in a particular type of surgery. Because resources are so limited in Africa, radiologists, anesthesiologists, gastroenterologists and pathologists are also in demand to train residents.
What if I'm not a surgeon and want to do medical missions?
If you are a medical student, or a medical person who would not be involved in training surgeons, there are opportunities for you. We've prepared a pdf with additional resources that you can download. Download the pdf.
We encourage our US short-term volunteers to go through World Medical Mission or Medical Teams International as these organizations do a great job in taking care of logistics, including matching you up with a hospital that fits your area of expertise.
Surgeons not going through WMM or MTI should be willing to do the following:
- You must complete a Basic Information Form (BIF)
- You must be a sincere follower of Jesus Christ as evidenced by your words, your actions and your lifestyle.
- You must be willing to give one PowerPoint lecture each week from our curriculum and a 5-question multiple choice exam for each lecture.
To begin the process, please download both of the following forms:
| Basic Information Form | FAQ - Short Term Missions |
If you are unable to download the forms, you may send an e-mail to info@paacs.net