MED’S ●MEDLIFE creates partnerships with local communities and works alongside community members to create a sense of working together. ●MEDLIFE combines three components to tackle the disparities in wealth and healthcare access. ○Medicine (medical clinics, patient follow-up care) ○Education (mobile schools, health/legal/development workshops in communities) ○Development (development corps, ongoing infrastructure projects)

LISTENING TO THE POOR ●MEDLIFE listens to the poor and hires local members of the community to represent MEDLIFE. ○These individuals spend time in MEDLIFE’s communities and listen to the needs of the people we serve. ■Many of them live in these communities themselves, and therefore understand and empathize with the needs of the patients. ○This generates jobs for locals and a sense of self-sufficiency. MEDLIFE utilizes local professionals (medical/ architecture/ community planning). This allows us to continue projects throughout the year.

Why does MEDLIFE need student volunteers?

Working hand in hand ●Student Volunteers are the driving force behind MEDLIFE through both their local activities and participation in mobile clinics, mobile schools, and project corps. ●MEDLIFE volunteers have the opportunity to witness the lack of access to healthcare, infrastructure and education first-hand by visiting our communities in Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania and India.

Life Experience ●Volunteers have the opportunity to work closely with local professionals on the ground and gain hands-on experience. ●All local professionals working with MEDLIFE actually instruct volunteers and give them hands-on instruction. ●Volunteers work alongside community members in the same projects, creating a sense of partnership and allowing students to forge relationships with locals. ●Volunteers come from all different educational and academic backgrounds, giving participants the opportunity to meet like- minded people from all over the world.

FULLY EQUIPPED CLINICS ●MEDLIFE brings Mobile Clinics to the shantytowns and rural communities where there is the greatest need for medical care and improved infrastructure. ●Clinics are staffed by local doctors, dentists, nurse and medical professionals. ●Clinics are fully equipped with the necessary medical equipment to ensure proper dental, medical, gynecological care.

How is MEDLIFE different from other service trips?

Project Focused ●Often, NGOs finish construction projects without coordinating with the appropriate municipalities or local entities first. ○Projects then do not last because they are left unattended. ●MEDLIFE works with local architects, community organizers and local leaders to determine the needs of the community members and what would be serve them. Before After

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●Students play a major role in funding year-round operations in community development and patient follow-up by: ○Holding campus fundraisers ○Attending volunteer trips ○Fundraising campaigns ●Without these contributions, MEDLIFE would be unable to bring medical professionals to attend to patients throughout the year, or maintain full- time staff to run operations. Involvement at Home

Involvement at Rowan Fundraise for the MEDLIFE cause Bring to light global health issues Promote a healthier lifestyle on campus Local community service projects Partnership with other clubs on campus Recruit and help interested students for volunteer trips

What do students gain for joining MEDLIFE?

Student Experience ●Student can use this experience on College applications and work resumes. MEDLIFE clinics create a well-balanced and worldly appearance in the eyes of admissions boards and job recruiters that are often not present in the competition. ●Perks of traveling to a foreign place ●Great way to get involved on campus. ●Students gain experience and leadership skills. ●Volunteers who participate on a trip have the opportunity to help those in need in an effective and tangible manner. ○Gain experience in international health, development and education.

SIGN UP!! SIGN UP SHEETS IN THE FRONT OF THE ROOM!! Looking for E-board members who are upperclassmen SEPARATE SIGN UP SHEET that says E-board on the top Full on Information session and official club meeting will be held in a week