Global impact

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Join or start a chapter at your University

MEDLIFE Chapters are dynamic student groups that offer students a rewarding opportunity to volunteer with an international nonprofit, build leadership skills, and most importantly, empower low-income communities through medicine, education, and development.

Why start a MEDLIFE chapter?

Make a Positive Impact Locally and Abroad

From volunteering initiatives in your local community to transformative Service Learning Trips in South America and Africa, your involvement spreads goodness everywhere.

Organize and Join Service Learning Trips

As a leader, organize Service Learning Trips and get up to $900 USD in trip discounts. Adventure meets purpose with every trip.

Grow your Leadership and Skills

Unleash your leadership potential beyond the classroom. Develop skills, access materials, and get guidance. Earn reference letters based on your achievements!

Join a Supportive Community of Like-Minded Friends

Join a tight-knit community of kindred spirits. Forge friendships, share passions, find opportunities for premed extracurriculars, and create lasting memories. Welcome to a tribe of change-makers.

Interested in volunteering abroad?

Join a Service Learning Trip.

Service Learning Trips (SLTs) are week-long educational journeys to Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, or Tanzania, where volunteers work hand-in-hand with a local community on development projects, mobile medical clinics, and more!

What are the perks of joining a SLT?

Boost Your Resume

Gain 40 service hours and show global health commitment and hone vital skills.

Hands-on Healthcare Exposure

Work alongside medical pros in real settings.

Lasting Impact

Beyond a week-long trip, we ensure enduring community benefits.

Personal Growth

Build leadership, empathy, and teamwork.

Get involved today!

See if your are elegible for a Chapter Founders scholarship

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Hear it from MEDLIFE volunteers

Joining the MEDLIFE Movement provides an educational opportunity for our volunteers to learn more about living a life in extreme poverty and how MEDLIFE approaches the issues our partner communities face.

I didn't expect my time with Medlife to change my whole career path. After the SLT, I found my real passion for healthcare.

Jacob, former chapter president College of Charleston

Working with Medlife has assured my path and showed me that I’m headed in the right direction. I can’t wait to take everything with me into the future.

Mia, former chapter president at University of Pittsburgh

Being in another country you see the different types of medical needs and ailments and how they are treated.

Sierra from University of Miami about SLT

Connect with more than 300 universities and high schools from the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and more!

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MEDLIFE at a Glance

+25000

People have benefited from our projects

+9200

Educational Workshops

+600

Mobile Clinics