Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate increased confidence in serving as a health care volunteer in developing countries
• Diagnose and treat the most common maladies in developing countries (including fever, malaria, malnutrition, intestinal helminths, diarrheal diseases, TB, HIV, and NTDs)
• Use symptom-based diagnosis and physical exam when common diagnostic tests are non-existent
• Show self-reliance, problem-solving ability, and creativity in providing health care with minimal supplies and equipment
• Educate patients and communities on prevention of common tropical diseases
• Recognize common parasites that cause tropical disease and their lab diagnosis in the "Play with Parasites" workshop
• Perform emergency OB procedures, neonatal resuscitation, tropical ultrasound, and basic suturing in a resource-limited environment

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.