CHANGING LIVES, ONE SURGERY AT A TIME
OUR MISSION
Surgicorps International provides free surgical and medical care to people in need in developing countries.
UPCOMING TRIPS
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2025
February 24-28, Ghana (Exploratory), Completed
April 5-12, Zambia, Completed
August 2-9, Guatemala, Closed
September 13-20, Zambia, Closed
October 25-November 4, Vietnam, Closed
2026
March 7-14, Ghana, Closed
April 18-25, Zambia, Open
August 1-8, Guatemala, Open
September 26-October 3, Zambia, Open
October 31-November 10, Vietnam, Open
Exploratory Trips
February TBD, Bolivia, Closed
Dates TBD, India, Closed
RECENT NEWS
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The Hands That Return by Saffie Kalaba, RN, Zambia April 2025
Service meets Origin : From dreaming to doing. “Fifteen years ago, I left Zambia carrying hopes too big for the borders of my home country—dreams of making something meaningful of […]
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Exploratory Mission with Surgicorps to Kumasi, Ghana by Jennifer Peffer, OT
I recently had the incredible opportunity to travel with Surgicorps International on an exploratory trip to Kumasi, Ghana, and I’m still reflecting on what a deeply meaningful experience it was. Our […]
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My journey with Surgicorps by Gregory Williamson, MD
The Surgicorps mission is to provide free medical and surgical care to people in need in developing countries. Surgicorps does an incredible job accomplishing this mission year after year, patient […]
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SURGICORPS WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBERS!
Dear Surgicorps Family, As we celebrate our 30th anniversary and after completing our 20th mission to Vietnam, we continue to grow, as we announce two new organizational leaders: Dr. Anne […]
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Heart and Hands in Zambia: My Surgicorps Reflection, by Kelly Soldow, RN
My time in Zambia with Surgicorps was nothing short of incredible. The people of Zambia made a lasting impression on me—their warmth, friendliness, and welcoming nature were evident in every […]
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Guatemala 2024 by Beth Roddy, RN
Bienvenido a Guatemala! Timing is everything. I have been a nurse for almost 25 years. Those years have been filled with many happy, exhilarating, fulfilling times, as well as sad […]
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Meet Happiness: A Little Girl that Dreams of Becoming a Surgicorps Doctor, by Lucie Steinmetz, Zambia April 2024
Meet Happiness, an 11-year-old who is already a beacon of resilience and hope. I had the opportunity to sit and talk to Happiness and her mother about her experience with […]
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The Impact of Residents Working in Developing Countries, by Dr. Lamvy Le
Dr. Lamvy Le, is one of the University of Minnesota Plastic Surgery residents who had the opportunity to join Surgicorps on two trips to Vietnam. Lamvy and her team just […]
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Zambia April 2024 by Jane Camero, RN
I love medical missions! Being with skilled and like-minded, caring people last week in Zambia confirmed just how good it can be! This was my 12th time to serve in […]
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THIS is your “Sign”
Kim Rosinski OTR/L, CHT, CSCS “You are so brave.” “I could never do that.” “Do you need a ton of vaccines to do that?” “Wow, OK, that’s really scary.” “Are […]
