International Health Collective

feeling on top of the 🌎 at our hike social yesterday! such a calming way to end week 4 🫶🏻

Hope everyone’s quarters have been going well! Our second GBM is next Sunday, November 3rd from 12PM-2PM in the MET Lower Auditorium (in the UCSD Med Campus). Food will be provided and we will also be having our Big Little Speed Dating during GBM!

Have a great rest of your weekend and I hope to see you all next Sunday at GBM!

Second social of the quarter! Have some post-midterm relaxation by joining us for our hike at Torrey Pines State Park, where you can enjoy the outdoors, meet fellow UCSD students, and get to know our IHC community. We’ll be hiking on Saturday, Oct 26th . Carpools will be leaving 10 minutes prior!

To arrange a carpool, please fill out the form in our story or linktree. Carpools will be prioritized for those who sign up first! The finalized meeting location will be posted on our Instagram story before the event, so be sure to follow for updates. We hope to see you there 🫵😎

🫵 our first GBM is THIS SUNDAY, 10/13 12pm in the MET (on the ucsd medical campus)!

GBMs are mandatory for all current members, & prospective members are completely welcome to join as well — come meet our board members, socialize with fellow IHC members, & hear about upcoming updates & opportunities!

FREE FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED! 🍕 SEE Y’ALL THERE 🌟💥

what makes our organization unique is that in addition to our clinical trips to mexico, our members are also involved in projects that serve to benefit both the San Diego & Mexico communities! these are just a few examples of the MANY amazing initiatives we have been working on 💝

all members have the opportunity to be in one or more projects of their own choosing! as a reminder, applications to join our IHC fam are due THIS FRIDAY 10/11! 🌟

we loved meeting all of our prospective members last night @ our beach social 🥰💝 reminder that applications to join the IHC fam are due FRIDAY 10/11! dm or email us with any questions ⭐️

RECAP FROM OUR FIRST MEXICALI CLINIC!! 🧸🩺⭐️

ft. our amazing Mexicali clinic directors Joy & Rocio! + other fun moments from our weekend there :) we saw around 40 patients and can’t wait to see how this clinic grows in the future 💛

Woohoo! Welcome, or welcome back, to UCSD! Are you interested in joining a pre-health service organization or simply looking for a community? IHC welcomes all and is happy to meet you! Kick off the fall quarter by joining us for our beach social at La Jolla Shores @ 5 pm where you can socialize, enjoy the beach, and get to know other UCSD students in our IHC community! Food will be provided!

The finalized location will be posted on our story before the event (make sure to follow on Instagram for updates!) Students are encouraged to use the shuttle system to arrive at La Jolla Shores.

Current members are highly encouraged to attend, as attending at least one social event per quarter will be mandatory for yearly IHC membership requirements. Looking forward to seeing you there!

TABLING SCHEDULE! come find us on library walk to meet some of our amazing board members & learn more about what we are about 🥳🕺🏻

🌍International Health Collective - Fall 2024 Applications Now Open! 🌍

Are you passionate about global health, making a tangible impact, and working with underserved communities? The International Health Collective (IHC) is excited to announce that applications for Fall 2024 are now open! 🎉

We are a student-led nonprofit organization committed to improving access to healthcare in marginalized communities through sustainable and empowering practices. Our work spans both local and international projects, focused on providing essential medical care, health education, and fostering long-term relationships with the communities we serve.

We offer a membership program for students of all backgrounds to gain hands-on experience from various projects, clinic sites, and industry professionals. All instructions for submission are listed on our website: https://internationalhealthcollective.org/join/ Applications are due Friday October 11th, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

If you have any questions, please join us at our info session on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 - 7:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you at the UCSD School of Medicine MET Lower Auditorium. Location is posted!
Follow us on instagram to learn more!
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IHC summer clinics recap!
Despite summer break, many volunteers showed up to show support and provide continuation of care for our TJP community.

In July clinic, we provided free medical consultations for 22 patients, and distributed 43 prescription medications.

In August clinic, we served 20 patients and provided 35 prescription medications. Our vision care team distributed 22 reading glasses.

We couldn’t have done it without all our hardworking and passionate volunteers!
Thank you all for spending your summer weekends with us.

If you’re interested in getting involved in our clinics and other IHC projects, feel free to reach out to us. We will be recruiting new members in the Fall quarter! Stay tuned for more info.

June clinic recap! Thank you to all our volunteers who made it possible.
In June clinic, we provided vision care for the Tijuana Progreso community. Our Vision Care team was able to see 27 patients and had a productive day handing out prescription glasses. In addition to our usual English class workshops at patient waiting area, our Community Engagement Project started yoga classes to help the TJP community build healthy exercise habits. Also, our Pharmacy team provided baby formula for patients in need.
We’re so happy to see our clinic grow and to be able to provide new services. Excited for all the new services we’re planning. See you in future clinics!

Back with a bang! Spring GBM #2 is this Sunday, May 19th, at 12 PM at Medical Education and Telemedicine (MET) 145. Reminder: attendance for current IHC members counts toward your membership status. Let’s end the school year strong!

IHC is happy to announce that we will be having our Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 30th 6pm-9pm!

Come support and join us for a wonderful evening full of live music, great company, silent auction and more! We hope to see you there!

If you plan on going, please RSVP by scanning the QR code.

Hello IHC Family!

Want to make a big impact? In response to the Title 42 border restriction policy ending, there is a humanitarian crisis on the border of Jacumba hot springs happening right now! Over 1000 refugees are making their way across the border for support, relief, and seeking asylum.

IHC hopes to raise donations in order to purchase supplies, food, and water to support the community. Every bit counts and your donation will go a long way.

Welcome back everyone! We're kicking off Spring Quarter strong with our upcoming GBM #6 on April 16 from 11:30-1:30pm. Join us in the Thurgood Marshall College Room on 2nd floor PC West.

Receive updates on our events including our upcoming San Juanico trip which Audrianna, our IHC representative, will be speaking about her past experiences in organizing service trips here. See you all soon! 😊

Hi everyone! For our next social, we'll be having a painting picnic at Kate Sessions on Saturday, April 8 from 2-3:30pm. Come hang out with us and feel free to bring your friends.

Fill out this form here so we can get a heads-up for attendance: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemfotrOxYsDM1z5UEHe0Ifs5Z14FxZ8c8Up9GG0TQac-CjdQ/viewform

Come out to our KBBQ Social at Kogi this Saturday, February 25th at 7pm!

Sign up here if you're interested:

IHC Social #5: KBBQ Hi everyone! For our social #5, we'll be getting dinner together at Kogi All You Can Eat KBBQ :-D Date: Saturday, February 25th Time: 7pm~9pm Address: 5447 Kearny Villa Rd A, San Diego, CA 92123 Price/person: $35 Deadline to sign up: Wednesday, February 22 by 11:59pm Please venmo $35 to ....

Come out to our GBM #4! Pizza will be included 😊

Hi IHC Members,

Reminder for our upcoming GBM #4 this Sunday! Details can be found below.

See you all there! :- )

Hi IHC Members,

Last call to join us for the Bowling Social tomorrow!

Location: Mira Mesa Lanes
Time: 7:00pm
Prices will be subsidized.
Carpooling will be arranged.

Sign up through here:

IHC Social #4: Bowling! Hi everyone! Come show off your skills and strike out at our 4th social of the year :- ) Date: Friday, February 10th Location: Mira Mesa Lanes (8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126) Time: 7:00PM-8:30PM Deadline to sign up: Wednesday, February 8th 11:59pm Carpooling will be arranged. IHC will cov...

Today we are featuring our Clinic Project! The Clinic Project plays a large role in our trips to TJP and is awesome to be a part of. As an IHC member, you’ll get to be a part of at least one project that makes a true difference in the communities we serve. 🤍

Happy New Year everyone! Join us at our first GBM of the quarter to hear what our organization is about and what events we currently have planned. This GBM is open to everyone so if you’re interested in joining, come out and meet us!

Date: Sunday, 1/15
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Dolores Huerta & Philip Vera Cruz Room (Old Student Center under the LGBTRC)