Welcoming medical volunteers in a village in Tibet
Medical & Dental Missions to Tibet
The Medical and Dental Missions to Tibet deliver crucial medical supplies, assesses the village’s fundamental medical and dental needs, diagnoses and treats patients, and organizes basic healthcare education for local communities on Tibetan plateau. These journeys provides a unique balance of direct service and cultural immersion along with hands-on medical work. There are numerous opportunities to interact with villagers, visit monasteries and historical sites, embarks on stunning hikes under looming peaks or soak in the local hot springs.
Who should join? Depending on the type of medical or dental service the chosen community needs, it is best to form a group of people with similar interests and skill sets such as doctors, dentists, healthcare workers, and nurses. Along with healthcare professionals, we openly welcome kindness practitioners, adventurers, and enthusiastic volun-tourists to assist specialists. Given the rugged terrain and high altitude, participants must be physically fit, able to handle altitudes up to 12,000 ft, and afford to cover their own expenses.
- Norm from Free to Smile who came to Tibet to do dental work on school children and community members
When and where do we travel? Our service program primarily operates in remote villages in Kham and Amdo, regions currently known as Sichuan, Qinghai and Yunnan Provinces. Depending on the location of the selected community, coordination and logistics, cost, and participant availability, our programs generally last between 12 and 21 days, and can optimally run from May to October. Participants who are able to return to the same village after their journey will have a deeper understanding of that community’s needs and opportunities to provide more complex services.
Arrival / Departure: Chengdu, China is the meeting point for the trip. Most trip members take the same flight or meet in Chengdu on Day 1. At the end of the trip, you will be transferred to the Chengdu airport for departure as a group. You’ll receive our Trip Logistics Guide when you reserve your space. It will include all the essential information you’ll need to obtain a Chinese visa and make other necessary preparations for the trip. The guide includes suggested travel gear, a recommended reading list, a day-to-day itinerary, health and safety information, and other key information to make your trip successful and safe.
