Trip Basics
What does the SLT stand for?
What is service learning trip?
Which station is female ONLY?
What is OBGYN?
On what dates does the Winter 2026 SLT run?
What are January 3-11, 2026?
What is the total cost of the trip (including deposit)?
What is $1683?
What language is primarily spoken in Lima, Peru?
What is Spanish?
Where will the SLT take place in Winter 2026?
What is Lima, Peru?
In triage, what are 4 vital signs might you collect from patients?
What is temperature, height, weight, and blood pressure?
What must every participant take before joining the SLT?
What is the MEDLIFE DeCal class?
How much is the deposit?
What is $200?
Why is practicing Spanish important when working with patients?
What is to build trust and ensure patients understand instructions?
Name one goal of the SLT.
What is delivering free quality healthcare/shadowing professionals/learning about global health/providing community resources?
What might you do in the education station while patients wait?
What is pass out pamphlets, monitor/escort patients, or engage with patients in the waiting room?
When is the deposit deadline for the SLT?
What is October 19, 2025?
Name one way to get a discount on the trip.
What is scholarships, active chapter involvement, GTM discount, or MEDLIFE Advocate rewards?
Name one cultural value important to keep in mind when serving Peruvian patients.
What is family orientation, respect for elders, or community connections?
What organization is hosting the SLT?
What is MEDLIFE?
What can you learn about in the pharmacy station?
What is medication access in Peru?
What time frame should you arrive in Lima on January 3?
What is between 5 PM and 11 PM?
How much is the scholarship from MEDLIFE HQ/Club worth?
What is $500?
What traditional health practices or beliefs might some Peruvian patients combine with modern medicine?
What are herbal remedies, natural medicine, or spiritual practices?
What are two ways the SLT allows students to engage with the community outside of healthcare.
What are practicing Spanish and building/maintaining staircases or homes?
What procedure might students observe or help within the dentistry station?
What is tooth extraction?
Besides scrubs, list three essentials you should pack for the trip?
What are sunscreen, shower sandals, sneakers, umbrella/rain gear, hat, or long pants?
If you and your friend sign up together, how much can you save through the GTM discount?
What is $250?
How can being aware of differences in communication styles (such as formality, tone, or gestures) improve impatient care in Peru?
What is by avoiding misunderstandings, showing respect, and making patients feel comfortable?