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About DOCS
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Mission Statement: DOCS is a Christian organization that links U.S. volunteer physicians with African national physicians to exchange medical techniques, experience, faith, and hope for the betterment of African health care. |
Africa is a continent struggling against an increasing health care crisis, burdened by HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases,
famine, and war. Health care systems are crumbling, unable to meet the present needs. Most African physicians are working
in over-burdened hospitals and clinics, most who haven't had any additional medical training or education since graduating
from medical school.
Since 1994, Doctors on Call for Service Foundation, Inc. (DOCS), a Christian non-profit organization and 501 (c) (3), has been working
to improve health care in developing countries in Africa, through educational strategies that provide a lasting investment
in human resources.
African national physicians can now receive continuing medical education and training without having to leave their countries
through DOCS' programs:
These programs allow DOCS' to provide a variety of educational opportunities for physicians in Africa and can be replicated in other areas of need.
| DOCS Board of Directors |
G. Paul Groen, M.D. Sarasota, Florida
Chairman/Founder
Retired - Orthopedics |
Inis Bardella, M.D. Chicago, Illinois
Medical Faculty Member
Family Practice |
Curtis Preik M.D. Huntersville, NC
Vice Chairman
Family Practice |
Jacqueline Cameron M.D. Chicago, Illinois
Palliative Care |
Sally Mulder Holland, Michigan
Secretary
Business Management |
Terry R. DeGroot M.D. Grand Haven, Michigan
Otolaryngologist |
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Mr. Charles Jansen Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hospital Administration |
| Key Staff |
Africa
Dr. Ahuka Ona Longombe MD and Ph.D. - Africa Director is recognized as Professor Extraordinaire in Democratic Republic of Congo
John Inivapudu- Africa Administrator - Anesthetist and is currently working on PhD. |
United States
Dr Calvin L. Bremer - President/CEO has served as CEO or COO for over twenty years in variety of not-for- profits and for profit organizations. Served as management consultant in both arenas.
Dr Sergio C. Stone, MD - DOCS Educational Director - Served on faculty at UC-Irvine now serves in coordinating faculty from US to meet educational needs in African curriculum.
Londa Post - Administrative Assistant |
Doctors on Call for Service Foundation, Inc.
P.O. BOX 371 • Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Phone (616) 401-2834 • calvin.bremer@docs.org
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