ENT Service-Learning Trips
HHPF’s ENT missions combine high-impact clinical service with focused teaching and training. Led by dedicated, experienced otolaryngologists, these trips deliver essential diagnostic and surgical care to underserved communities while providing rich educational opportunities for surgeons and surgical support professionals.
Location:
Vicente D'Antoni Hospital, La Ceiba, Honduras
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Trip Focus:
- Comprehensive ENT evaluations addressing ear, nose, and throat conditions
- Minor to complex ENT surgical procedures performed by attending surgeons
- Hearing testing and hearing aid fittings to restore communication and improve quality of life
- Structured hands-on training and mentorship for surgeons, OR technicians, and other surgical support staff
- Building local capacity through education and collaboration with in-country providers
Who should apply?
Anesthesiologists: Lead anesthesia care as experienced providers, supporting surgeries and patient safety
Surgical learners: Surgeons, OR technicians, and surgical assistants participate actively under supervision, with roles tailored to experience
Non-medical volunteers: Assist with patient flow, education, and logistical support
Hearing Testing and
Hearing Aid Fittings
WHEN: 8 days, 7 nights
Early to mid-March annually
Location:
Conducted during ENT missions at Vicente D'Antoni Hospital in La Ceiba, Honduras.
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As part of our ENT service-learning trip, our team and local volunteers provide comprehensive hearing tests and hearing aid fittings to improve communication and quality of life for underserved patients. Thanks to the generous support of the Starkey Foundation, we are able to provide these devices free of charge.
We also partner with the local Las Palmeras bilingual school, training advanced high school students to assist with testing and fittings under supervision, while providing interpreting support. This collaboration expands access to care and gives students valuable hands-on experience.
Who should apply?
- Volunteers with the ENT program
- Anyone passionate about the gift of hearing