Guatemala, Oct 10 - 18, 2026, General Surgery Trip, w/Dr. James & Sheila Foxworthy, SR1751
We will be serving the people of Cubulco, located in the Guatemalan department of Baja Verapaz. It is a small, remote mountain town 6-8 hours, by bus, north of Guatemala City. At an elevation of 3200 feet, the weather is mild & pleasant. The people are warm, friendly & welcoming. Most people speak Spanish, although some use the native dialect of Achi.
GHO has partnered with AMG (Advancing the Ministry of the Gospel) https://www.amginternational.org/about-us for many years who will provide security, transportation, interpreters, and generally see to our needs as a team.
We will provide general surgical services at Señorita Elena Medical Center where “We treat but God heals”. Surgical cases will include hernias, open gallbladders, lipomas, etc. The hospital provides ongoing medical support but only offers surgery 1-2 times a year with visiting surgical teams. Over 15,000 patients each year are given the gospel message as they receive medical and dental treatment.
We will be staying on the hospital grounds which allows for team bonding and fellowship. Morning prayer will serve to daily prepare our team for God’s work and help to encourage each other in our faith. We end the day with worship and evening devotion time. The evening devotion time is set up for testimonies and “God sightings” that help us all understand how God is working. These are always especially meaningful times in which we can rejoice together. We hope you will pray about joining the work God has planned for this team!
The team needs 3 General Surgeons, 3 Anesthesia Providers, 2 Surgical Techs, 2 OR Nurses / Circulators and 2 PACU Nurses who wish to use their skills in the O.R. to serve the less fortunate of Guatemala.
Come and serve with us as we join with the Lord in the work He is doing in Guatemala!
Contact team leaders, James & Sheila Foxworthy by email at [email protected]
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol, TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
Financial
$3,440.00
$150.00
| $150.00 | Application Fee (due upon applying/acceptance) | |
| $1,990.00 | Project fee (due two weeks prior to trip) | |
| $1,100.00 | Estimated Airfare (will be adjusted to actual airfare total and is due upon ticketing) | |
| $400.00 | Malpractice Ins. (Max. amount but lesser for some specialties) |
Requirements
Prerequisites
- IMPORTANT! The expiration date on your passport MUST be at least 6 months past the return date of your trip. Processing times for new passports and passport renewals is 3 - 4 months so be sure to start the process immediately after you have been approved for the trip if your passport expiration date does not meet the requirement.
- Foreign language skills are appreciated, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Attending morning and evening team meetings, including devotions
- Serving in the capacity of position on team and/or at direction of the team leader
Restrictions
- General Surgery Team
Preparation
- Read "GHO Participant Manual" located under Forms.
- Begin Fundraising
- Submit all requested documents to GHO right away.
- Immunizations - www.cdc.gov/travel
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