Papua New Guinea (2025) 6/4/25

Since 2004, student teams have been going to Papua New Guinea to work shoulder to shoulder with medical missionaries. You’ll experience firsthand the blessings and sacrifices that characterize a life of service to God and to people. These experiences are fertile ground to listen for God’s call on your life. In addition to shadowing missionary doctors, you will break bread with mission families, attend services at national churches, have devotions with national staff and participate in off-station clinics. This year we will also have a few working on a water project to assist some of the mission stations. Applicants should be juniors or seniors who intend careers as physicians, PAs or nurse practitioners, and for the water project students in geology, environmental science, or chemistry with a water interest.

General Requirements:

• For trips outside the USA, you must have/apply for a U.S. Passport that is valid at least 6 months AFTER the last day of the trip.
• Physically capable of carrying all personal bags/luggage and participating in all activities. Make leaders aware of any limitations you may have. Some locations cannot accomodate dietary restrictions. 
• Clear all screening: Academic, Student Accounts, ResLife, Chapel, Student Development
• ALL Ministry Trip Students must attend ALL dates starting :
  • Information Meeting: October 16th, 4:30 and 5:30pm, Wisner room 137
  • Applications due: October 22 at midnight 
  • Getting Started Session:  November 9th at 10am (Perry Center)
  • Training sessions: February 1 and February 15 9am-12pm
  • Commision Night: Friday, February 21, 6 pm (Spring Break)
  • Commision Night: Friday, April 25 6 pm (Summer Break)

Social/Emotional Requirements:

• Commit to and cooperate within a diverse team of peers, leaders and local community.
• Be respectful and be willing to follow the instructions of all authority: team leaders, site hosts, staff, etc.
• Emotionally stable, ability to handle stress appropriately. 
• Be very flexible.  Plans are subject to change daily for a variety of reasons.
• Be respectful and adaptable to the unique culture, whether domestic or international.   

Financial Requirements:

• A non-refundable deposit (approximately 10% of the total cost) is required to secure a spot on the team upon acceptance. 
• Trip cost includes all expenses EXCEPT passport fees, visa fees, immunizations, and souvenirs. 
• The entire cost of the trip will be paid in full before departure, no exceptions.