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Global Health Outreach

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
GHO
Purpose:
Global Health Outreach is an interprofessional organization that introduces undergraduates at Texas A&M University to professionals throughout the healthcare field (Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Public Health). Each year, GHO plans medical mission trips to provide healthcare to medically undeserved communities, both locally and internationally. GHO also participates in local volunteering activities as an organization in the BCS area. Lastly, we host meetings involving guest speakers with backgrounds in global health. Through medical mission trips, trainings, and meetings, this organization aims to educate and enamor students in the important topic of global and public health.
Year Founded:
2018
Membership Dues:
TBD
Admits Members:
Fall & Spring Semester
Meeting Locations:
TBA

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Phoebe Hancock
Public Contact E-mail Address:
phe.bhancock20@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
9795719255

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
https://www.sites.google.com/view/tamughoug
Organization E-mail Address:
tamughoug@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
General (No College)
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
31-50
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Twice per semester
Fundraising Events:
Twice per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Twice per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Three or more times per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Never
New Member Orientation/Training:
Once per semester
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Once per semester
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Once per year