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McMaster Global Medical Brigades is a chapter of the international organization, Global Brigades, the world’s largest not-for-profit student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Since 2004, Global Brigades has mobilized over 12,000 university students and professionals over 273 chapters around the world through nine skill-based service programs to improve quality of life in under resourced communities. McMaster Global Medical Brigade is proud to be the 4th GMB chapter in Canada! Last year for the 2011-2012 school year, the MGMB team worked on and successfully completed our first medical volunteer trip to Panama for 10 days where we volunteered in the rural Darien Province. It was an amazing experience for all volunteers involved. This year, the MGMB team is once again ready to start planning for our 2013 trip and are looking for your help!

Medical and Dental Brigade volunteers have the opportunity to shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations, assist dentists in fillings and extractions, and work in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists. Each of our partner community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops to educate patients in hygiene and preventative healthcare. Between brigades our in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and to conduct Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings to empower local leaders to sustain a consistent level of healthcare. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends. Honduras and Panama are the current focus of Medical Brigades, where more than 3,000 annual student volunteers and health professionals travel to establish mobile clinics in under resourced communities. Communities are selected on an extensive study based on need, access to medicine and include a collection of information to create baseline demographic information. Important Statistics about our Community Partners: • Typically no doctors within a 20 mile radius • Average family income is less than $1 a day • 20% of patients have never seen a doctor outside of GB • Typical families have less than 3 gallons of water per day to use

Mission: Global Medical Brigades provides a holistic model for sustainable health care in under-served rural communities by conducting preliminary needs assessments, treating patients to the highest ethical standards, sponsoring referrals to those with needs beyond our capability, recording data for the production of quantitative reports, and working with other GB programs to improve the water, sanitation, and economic infrastructures.

02/06/2020

For those of you attending this year's brigade, a reminder that if you did not attend yesterday's session there is another one today Feb 6th in BSB 108 at 8-9pm!

02/04/2020

Hey everyone! We are currently at MUSC from 12-4 selling tickets for our BP night!

02/04/2020

Hey everyone, a reminder to those coming on this year's brigade that we have info sessions this week! See you on either Feb 5th BSB 105 8-9pm or Feb 6th BSB 108 8-9pm!

02/03/2020

Interested in being part of this year's brigade? There is still some spots left open! message us for details!

01/31/2020

Last chance to secure a spot!

01/29/2020

Last chance to apply to this year's brigade! Only three days left to secure your spot! A few spots have opened up last minute, please send us a message if you are interested!

01/28/2020

Last chance to apply to this year's brigade! A few spots have opened up last minute, please send us a message if you are interested in applying, only a few days left to secure your spot!

01/27/2020

Hey Everyone, we are proudly partnering with pinks for the second time this school year! Donate a dollar to this year brigade with every burger purchased this Wednesday, Jan 31!

01/22/2020

| Global Brigades

Hey everyone! Here is the link to our fundraising page for the 2020 brigade

https://fundraise.globalbrigades.org/empowered/chapter/mcmaster-university-medical-brigades-chapter/brigade/mcmaster-university-medical-brigade-may-2020-honduras

General Donations on this page are divided into all volunteers equally! Help us reach our goal by donating, sharing it to family and friends, as well as promoting it to companies/businesses who might benefit from tax refunds by donating to a charity organization!

McMaster University is a chapter of Global Medical Brigades, an international movement of students and medical professionals working alongside local communities and

01/22/2020

Important Travel Information!

01/15/2020

This Jan 29 donate a dollar to this year's brigade with every burger purchased!

01/13/2020

The info session tomorrow has been changed to ABB 164 from 7-8pm. Reminder that if you did not attend last week's info session you must attend tomorrow Hope to see everyone there!

01/11/2020

For those who missed the Thursday information session, we are having another one this upcoming Tuesday from 8-9pm in MUSC clubspace!

01/09/2020

Hey! Reminder that The first Education Session for the 2020 Brigade is tonight from 7-8pm in Clubspace!

01/09/2020

Hey guys we are selling the last boxes for $5 at Clubspace until 5pm!

01/09/2020

We are having a Krispy Kreme sale in club space right now until 5pm to fundraise for this year's brigade!

01/08/2020

Start your first week of classes on a sweet note and treat yourself to some delicious Krispy Kreme donuts! 🤩🍩 All proceeds will be donated to this years brigade!

01/07/2020

Hello everyone! Our first educational session will be this Thursday January 9 in MUSC clubspace from 7-8pm! Note that attendance will be taken for general members as they are a mandatory component for brigade!

01/03/2020

Hey everyone! Happy holidays! Our educational team will make pods with this year's brigaders and inform you about education sessions coming up! Make sure to check your message requests!
Also stay tuned for updates about our first education session next week!

12/06/2019

General member application results have just been sent out so look out for our email! Welcome to all our new general members! We're glad you're all joining us on this wonderful journey to advance healthcare outcomes in under-served rural communities! Stay tuned for more updates

11/22/2019

It's that time of the year again, when all your assignments are piling up and exam season is about it hit! But don't you worry, looking to reward yourself after a hectic week?
Why not get a delicious burger from pinks! With every purchase $1 will be donated to this years brigade! On November 28th treat yourself while giving back!

Here is a list of some Frequently Asked Questions & Our Responses!!Q: How many people are permitted to join the brigade ...

11/21/2019

| Global Brigades

Here is a list of some Frequently Asked Questions & Our Responses!!

Q: How many people are permitted to join the brigade trip?
A: It depends on how many applications we receive, due to high volume of applications be sure to do your best and get them in as soon as possible!

Q: Is there an interview process to be chosen for the brigade?
A: Nope, just the online application!

Q: By how much will the price go down?
A: Depending on how successful our fundraising events go will determine the final price of the trip!

Q: What does the trip fee include?
A: Flight, accomodation, all your meals, transportation

Q: My parents are concerned about my safety, what should I tell them?
A: Military personnel will be with us 24/7 however there have never been any safety issues or concerns by far on the history of the brigade!

Q: Will we need to bring money/cash on the trip?
A: If you are hoping to buy souvenirs from the gift shop at the compound or anything at the airport (ie. extra meals if you get hungry between flights or souvenirs at the airport) you can bring some cash however this is not mandatory!

Q: What vaccines and medications are required for the trip?
A: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid (Some individuals also took malaria pills) [

Q: What will we do for water?
A: All the water will be filtered and multiple stations around the compound and at the community will be available so bring your own reusable water bottle!

Q: What should be pack?!
A: Check out this link for a detailed list of things to pack! https://fundraise.globalbrigades.org/brigader-tools-travel

If you have any more questions, you can message our page or our instagram (@mcmastergmb)
For more FAQs click this link!!!! https://fundraise.globalbrigades.org/media/AnsweringtheToughQuestions.pdf?fbclid=IwAR25oCPqSzvyuLERsGXmCktljZRgQTdN48J0gWAEFq0yKOwJzWh7tDw09L8

11/21/2019

MGMB Honduras 2018

Interesting in Volunteering with Global Medical Brigades? General Member applications close tonight!
Here is a video fo our 2018 Honduras brigade to have some insight about MGMB!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVmul6p6Ag&feature=emb_logo

From April 29th- May 5th,, a group of 38 students from McMaster University travelled to Honduras with Global Brigades to open a mobile medical clinic and sha...

11/19/2019

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11/18/2019

Interested in shadowing physicians? Interested in volunteering to create a sustainable healthcare impact in under-served rural communities?
Apply to become a McMaster Global Medical Brigades' general member today for the opportunity to embark in a truly eye-opening experience!
The application deadline is soon approaching on Wednesday November 20!!!
Application: https://tinyurl.com/r7zv6wt

A reminder that Gen.Member Applications close Nov 20!

11/17/2019

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A reminder that Gen.Member Applications close Nov 20!

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11/08/2019

We will be Hosting a Krispy Kreme Sale Nov 18!

Hey everyone! we had an error in the General Member form! General Member Application will close November 20th!https://do...

11/03/2019

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10/31/2019

McMaster Global Medical Brigades's cover photo

10/29/2019

NOW AT MUSC UNTIL 4PM!

Here is the form to apply to be a General Member and come on the 2020 Brigade! Applications will close late December!htt...

10/23/2019

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Here is the form to apply to be a General Member and come on the 2020 Brigade! Applications will close late December!

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10/22/2019

McMaster Global Medical Brigades is Hosting two info Sessions in November! Come and learn about the organization, club, and how to get involved!

10/17/2019

McMaster Global Medical Brigades's cover photo

10/17/2019

Also find us on instagram @mcmastergmb for updates & information about the club!

10/17/2019

McMaster Global Medical Brigades

10/02/2019

09/25/2019

McMaster University Impact!!!

three days left to apply!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCIIrK_Prxp2hWl-A/view...

09/24/2019

MGMB Executive Team Application

three days left to apply!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCIIrK_Prxp2hWl-A/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1yXLXiMKvnTrRQIW-Y-N2vLGMvy_c6dOHlt_ML-6-S_tg96wCaPbQfBG4

This is the application for a spot on the McMaster Global Medical Brigades Executive Team. The positions available include... - VP Administration: In charge of scheduling meetings, booking spaces, renting tables, etc. and organizing team clothing - Event management: Responsible for running fundraise...

09/23/2019

Hey Everyone!We are extending the deadline until september 27!We are looking for motivated, caring, and dedicated indivi...

09/20/2019

MGMB Executive Team Application

Hey Everyone!
We are extending the deadline until september 27!
We are looking for motivated, caring, and dedicated individuals for an opportunity to impact a community through global health initiatives. McMaster Global Medical Brigades is a club that works with Global Brigades to bring sustainable holistic medical relief through community partnerships and local health care professionals to improve the life of communities around the world. Attached is a form for the executive team, so please look it over and if there is a position that interests you please feel free to apply!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCIIrK_Prxp2hWl-A/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0cPL2sLv40RYlMHRHz3xZc6gEQiGMhr3IHT4qZh846npq7o_oS5ZoxsJw

09/20/2019

MGMB Executive Team Application

!!!We are extending the deadline until september 27!!!
We are looking for motivated, caring, and dedicated individuals for an opportunity to impact a community through global health initiatives. McMaster Global Medical Brigades is a club that works with Global Brigades to bring sustainable holistic medical relief through community partnerships and local health care professionals to improve the life of communities around the world. Attached is a form for the executive team, so please look it over and if there is a position that interests you please feel free to apply!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCIIrK_Prxp2hWl-A/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0cPL2sLv40RYlMHRHz3xZc6gEQiGMhr3IHT4qZh846npq7o_oS5ZoxsJw

Applications to be a part of the Executive Team for MGMB are due TOMORROW at 11:59pm! This is a great opportunity to mak...

09/17/2019

MGMB Executive Team Application

Applications to be a part of the Executive Team for MGMB are due TOMORROW at 11:59pm! This is a great opportunity to make a lasting global impact and a chance to bring positive holistic change to a developing community!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCIIrK_Prxp2hWl-A/viewform?usp=sf_link

!!!!ONLY THREE MORE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!!!!!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCII...

09/15/2019

MGMB Executive Team Application

!!!!ONLY THREE MORE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!!!!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCIIrK_Prxp2hWl-A/viewform

Hey everyone!This year Francisco Mendina and Matthew Winkel will be MGMBs co-presidents! We are excited and humbled to h...

09/12/2019

MGMB Executive Team Application

Hey everyone!
This year Francisco Mendina and Matthew Winkel will be MGMBs co-presidents! We are excited and humbled to have this opportunity and we are looking to expand our team!
If you are interested in being part of the exec team for this years chapter we are looking for motivated, caring, and dedicated individuals for an opportunity to impact a community through global health initiatives.
McMaster Global Medical Brigades is a club that works with Global Brigades to bring sustainable holistic medical relief through community partnerships and local health care professionals to improve the life of communities around the world. Attached is a form for the executive team, so please look it over and if there is a position that interests you please feel free to apply!

Applications are due Sept 18!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflRNt_CAnACLbe5jBd01nbDhCgkANvOJCIIrK_Prxp2hWl-A/viewform?usp=sf_link&fbclid=IwAR2XEiRNeIgKPUHh1fiFiCW0H2BSWskm3Ohqd7kb9Qv3nBLJ7jOmhiEhOlM

03/26/2019

We are hosting a succulent sale in IAHS from 11-2, come support us!!

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General information

Global Brigades offers 7-10 day Medical Brigades volunteer trips throughout the year in Ghana, Honduras, and Panama to provide students with a first hand experience of cultural, social, and political life in these countries. Student volunteers can get involved with an upcoming Medical/Dental Brigade by joining the McMaster Global Medical Brigade for the summer 20123 excursion! McMaster Global Medical Brigades now has TWITTER. Follow us at @MGMB6 for quick updates regarding meeting times, event details and eventually trip updates for our 2013 trip! https://twitter.com/MGMB6 Fundraising platform: http://www.empowered.org/Medical-Brigades-and-McMaster-University

Website

http://www.globalbrigades.org

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Just a snapshot of our pre-brigade prep #MGMBMannequinChallenge VC: Pragya Mishra Rae Sremmurd Mohammad Abdul Aziz Ava Harrison Gurudutt Kamath Nikhita Stoimenov Anand Rai Nikkita Mistry Rachel Brennan Meghna Annapoorna Kelvin Ng Judit Antony Amanda Li Ahmed Draia Simren Rai