Study in Honduras

• Monday, August 9, 2027: Arrive in Honduras (tentative)
• Sunday, August 15, 2027: Depart Honduras (tentative)

• Summer 2027 Quarter. Exact course meeting dates and pre-departure requirements: TBD.

Note: The final itinerary and specific activities are subject to confirmation by Global Brigades and may vary based on community needs and program logistics

• Jesús García, Biology Faculty, Foothill College (Biology)—garciajesusalberto@fhda.edu.
• Lisa Schultheis, PhD, Biology Faculty, Foothill College (Biology)—schultheislisa@fhda.edu. 
• Karen Erickson, M.S., Biology Faculty, Foothill College (Biology)—ericksonkaren@fhda.edu. 

Global Brigades - Global Medical Brigades, Honduras

• AHS 55: Community Health Promotion (2 units)
• Introduction to community approaches to disease prevention and health promotion with an emphasis on a holistic approach, risk and resilience, social capital, and social change to promote community health in communities with limited access to care. Students have the opportunity to shadow licensed doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals in urgent and preventive medical/dental services. Intended for, but not limited to, students pursuing an allied health or medical career.
• Advisory: This course requires clinical field experiences that may take place outside of the U.S.; the cost of travel is borne by the student. No additional prerequisite is listed in the Foothill College catalog.

As part of the application process, please complete the interest form to tell us a bit more about yourself. If you meet the initial program eligibility criteria, we'll provide the official program application.

GEL Honduras–Summer 2027 Program Interest Form

Program Cost

• Program Fee: Approximately $2,600 per participant. The final cost is subject to airfare and final program arrangements.

Global Brigades currently lists a 2027 Honduras seven-day Medical Brigade Donation Goal of $1,855 per volunteer for groups of 14 or more. Airfare is not included in the standard donation goal and may be added if flights are arranged through Global Brigades. The approximately $2,600 figure is therefore an estimated overall program cost rather than a guaranteed program fee.

• Scholarships are available through Global Brigades for eligible healthcare professionals and certain chapter/faculty roles. Eligibility and award amounts depend on Global Brigades requirements and should be confirmed before travel.
• Payment Schedule / Deadlines: Initial deposit of $250 due first week of April, $1250 (not including deposit) due by first week of June, and remaining balance due by first week of July.
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellation & Refund Policy: Global Brigades’ cancellation policy varies based on when a participant withdraws. For in-person programs, cancellations more than 97 days before departure may qualify for a 50% refund or transfer of eligible funds to a future program. Cancellations 97 days or fewer before departure are not refundable, although a portion of eligible funds may be transferred to a future Global Brigades program. Airfare is subject to the airline’s cancellation and credit policies. Foothill College policies may also apply.

The following are included in program fees:

• Lodging during the Global Brigades program
• Meals during the brigade
• In-country ground transportation
• Coordinated airport transportation in Honduras
• Emergency insurance
• Translators and in-country Global Brigades staff
• Local healthcare professionals and program support
• Medications, supplies, and other program implementation costs
• Medical brigade and community-based activities
• Cultural programming and program support

The following are not included in program fees and will be additional costs:

• Airfare, unless incorporated into the final program package or Global Brigades fundraising goal
• Passport and related travel document expenses
• Personal spending money
• Transportation to and from the U.S. departure airport
• Personal expenses outside the official program itinerary
• Recommended or required health preparations, vaccinations, or medications not otherwise covered
• Any additional Foothill College fees not included in the final published program cost

Open to Foothill College students interested in healthcare, biology, public health, allied health, and related fields. AHS 55 is intended for, but not limited to, students pursuing an allied health or medical career. No previous international travel experience is required. Spanish is helpful but not required. Participants must meet Foothill College, course, Global Brigades, travel, conduct, and pre-departure requirements. Licensed healthcare professionals are also encouraged to participate; clinical responsibilities are determined by professional credentials and host-country regulations.

Complete the Honduras 2027 program interest/application form and follow the enrollment instructions from Foothill Global Experiential Learning. Interested students can also reach out to the Foothill Medical/Dental Brigades Club at fhmedicalbrigades@gmail.com.

GEL Honduras—SUMMER 2027 INTEREST FORM