Medical Mission Scholarship
Deadline: March 30th, 2025.
Medical Mission Academy
The USA faces significant challenges in providing medical and dermatological care to underserved communities. DPAF is proud to support DermPAs through Dermatology Medical Missions, where we deliver essential care and education to those who need it most. Each year, we send DermPAs on missions within the USA to make a meaningful impact. Together, we can make a difference!
Over 40% of US citizens live in areas underserved by dermatologists.
There are approximately 3.4 dermatologists per 100,000 population.
Barriers to care include income and proximity to specialty care.
Uninsured patients in the US have little or no access to healthcare.
Why you should join a Medical Mission?
Serve the Underserved
Medical missions benefit underserved communities and global healthcare.
Health Outcomes
Improving health, saving lives and contributing to the community well-being.
DPAF is honored to assist DermPAs in their medical missions to underserved communities, empowering them to deliver essential care and education to those who need it most.
If you are interested in a Medical Mission supported by DPAF, please complete the application below to be considered for this impactful opportunity.
Medical Mission Scholarship:
$2000
Deadline:
March 30th, 2025.
Eligible Mission Date:
May 1st, 2025 to April 1st, 2026
Jennifer Kallio PA-C
September 2023 Medical Mission Award Recipient
Our team consisted of nurses, pharmacists, Turkish doctors, dentists and volunteers from the Hatay area of Turkey where the earthquake struck earlier this year. We visited tents were families of all ages were living. Most with URI, skin rashes, sunburns and GI upset. The best experience was allowing two mothers hear their baby’s heartbeat for the first time. We would arrive and see the children run to our van excited for us to play soccer and color. It was truly an honor to be welcomed into their homes with open arms. They would offer tea as gratitude. It was truly a magical place and hope to work another mission wi the IMR and possibly in Turkey again in the future.
International Medical Relief to the Cappadocia region of Turkey
