San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala

San Lucas Toliman is located near Lake Atitlan approximately three hours from the capital city. Residents are primarily Maya and many speak Spanish only as a second language. 

In San Lucas Tolimán, fellows will have the opportunity to provide direct clinical care, work with local community health workers, and teach medical students. The UW has partnered with the community of San Lucas and the local NGO, Friends of San Lucas, for over 20 years, supporting clinical care, education, and research initiatives. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate as clinical instructors for UW medical students during short-term medical mission trips, while also having the chance to engage in deeper, more sustained partnership activities within the community.