Want to Join Our 2013 Mission?
Thank you for your interest in Stony Brook’s medical mission to the Sacred Valley region in Peru. (download pdf) This is a project that is constantly evolving, improving, and also struggling as we face challenges in helping improve the lives of people who live in medically underserved areas in the Sacred Valley and the Andes...
February Fundraiser Event!
Available items for purchase include fine alpaca wool scarves, shawls and hats; hand-woven purses and belts; and other unique items. All profits from this event will be used to purchase medications and supplies for donation to the impoverished rural people of Peru. February 14, 2013 | 7am to 7pm Outside the Hospital Deli in the...
Summary of A Promise To Peru Medical and Cataract Surgical Missions 2012
A Promise to Peru was founded by John Shanley, MD, Debra Messina, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘88) and Natalie DiGioia, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘01) in October 2011. The organization works with local New York physicians and Stony Brook University’s medical students who are interested in providing medical care to remote areas of...
Photo Journal #4 – We’re in Peru!
Photos by: Elliot Schottland Patient intake line at out clinic in Urubamba Trying on Toms shoes Trying on Toms shoes Receiving Toms shoes
Photo Journal #3 – We’re in Peru!
Photo Journal By Elliot Schottland Clinic photos from outside of Pisac Peru Post Op Evan Sable with the kids Dr Leeman assessing a patient 1 day after his cataract surgery Waiting in the train station while heading to Machu Picchu Machu picchu from above
We made the paper(!!) -Times of Smithtown
Here is a copy of the article in this week’s Times of Smithtown. Local doctors, students bring medical care to Peru Times of Smithtown June 20, 2012 | 06:07 PM While a car accident about 10 years ago left ophthalmologist Debra Messina Coritsidis unable to go back to work due to chronic back spasms, she...
Photo Journal #2 – We’re In Peru!
Our first photo journal from Tiffany Moadel. See what’s happening right now! More to come!
Learn more about Friends New England!
Friends New England (FNE) promotes education and sustainable development projects world-wide. With a hand-in-hand philosophy, FNE works with impoverished communities to identify pressing needs, network with local and international organizations, facilitate collaboration, and empower individuals to actively participate within their communities.
First fundraiser – a total success.
Many thanks to the students, faculty and friends who pitched in at our November 3rd Fundraiser. We almost sold out of all handcrafted Peruvian items!
Welcome!
The School of Medicine at Stony Brook University has established an annual mission to the Sacred Valley of Peru and Cuzco in an effort to provide the people in this area with health care and public health. The mission is four to six weeks in June and July and involves medical students, volunteer attendings, physicians,...