Program Overview
Deepen your clinical skills and practice ethical leadership while serving Indigenous Mayan communities in rural Guatemala. Working alongside Onda Health mission partners, you will engage in direct patient care, community health education, and interprofessional teamwork—all while advancing cultural humility in resource-limited settings.
As a nursing student you will do the following:
- Provide care to Indigenous Mayan populations in rural Perhula
- Deliver primary care services (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education) under supervision
- Assist with surgical care (pre-op prep, OR support, post-op recovery) under supervision
- Rotate through pharmacy, lab, and intake for hands-on experience with medications, diagnostics, and triage
- Conduct well-child exams and deliver health education in local schools
- Conclude with a weekend in Antigua exploring Guatemalan history and culture
Location(s)
Perhula and Antigua, Guatemala
Travel Dates
Feb. 6–15, 2026
Course Information:
- Global Health Clinical Immersion (course number TBD)
- 1–2 clinical credits (depending on program enrollment)
- Enrollment in BSN, RN-BSN, or graduate nursing program; good academic standing
Faculty Leader(s)
Sherry Harris DNP, APNP, FNP-BC trip lead
Email: sjharris@viterbo.edu
Additional faculty TBD
Estimated Cost
Approximately $2,700
Includes lodging, in-country meals, ground transportation, and support. Financial aid eligible for most nursing students.
What’s Included:
- Lodging in Perhula and Antigua
- Most meals
- Ground transportation in Guatemala
- Cultural immersion dinner in Antigua
- International insurance
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare
- Passport fees
- Select meals during travel and in Antigua
- Personal spending money in Antigua
- Required vaccinations (if applicable)
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2025
Scholarships and Funding
Visit the Scholarships and Funding page for more information on scholarship eligibility and deadlines or contact Financial Aid Counselor Tyler Marshall.
Questions?
Contact Sherri Harris at slharris@viterbo.edu or the Viterbo Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3000.