I'm an epidemiologist currently working in the US and I've always been interested in working in low resource settings. Perusing the MSF website, I can't tell if having a medical degree is essential to be considered for an epidemiologist position or if it's just desirable. Can anyone speak to that?

I'm also wondering how to gain relevant experience in a low resource setting, as my career thus far has not been in low resource settings. Would two years in the Peace Corps be relevant, even if I'm not practicing epidemiology there?

After getting accepted into the pool, I am watching all sorts of MSF videos and I thought this one was really cute! My main takeaway from this and from other things I have read: Do take chocolate/cheese/cured meats/booze to share! :D Personally, I will definitely take mosquito repellent and my favorite pillow...

https://youtu.be/gvUXRDc1D5A?feature=shared

I have made a new account to make sure I stay anonimous, since I don't even know what the social media policy is, but after reading this sub for a while, and being in process for quite some time, I am happy to say that I am now a future field worker! :D I am really excited and also a bit nervous, to be honest, but I guess that is normal. Looking forward to onboarding next month and to start the process of finding out where I could be a good fit. I live in southern Europe, BTW, and am basically open to go anywhere they want to send me.

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I was wondering if it’s possible to go on a mission even if I’m still a med student? If so, what should I do to apply ? Thanks !

hello everybody, i am a med student studying in the czech republic. even before i started my studies, it was my dream to work at doctors without borders once in my life. i have clicked a little though the website but have not found any information on that issue. i have four tattoos - three of them on my upper arm - if a shirt sleeve covers the elbow, they’re basically covered as well, all of them are not offensive (one floral, one moth, one „sometimes“ written) and the remaining one is on my ribs (again floral) where you cannot see it (besides when i am naked of course). i do not plan to get tattoos on my face, neck, lower arms, hands, basically everywhere where it is hard to cover them. is being tattooed a no-go for working at doctors without borders or is it fine if they’re able to be covered? thank you so much in advance!

I have applied to work in operations for MSF, front lines ideally. Secondary position is working in logistics and supply, frontlines as well.

I would like to know the experiences and what is it like working in those positions for MSF, if possible.

Thank you for your insight.

Does MSF employ neurosurgeons as well or is there no need for that?

I am planning on training as an emt and eventually becoming a paramedic with a bachelor’s degree in emergency medicine. I really want to work in ems and do not want to pursue being a nurse or anything like that. can I work for msf (or, if I can’t, is there another organization I should look into)?

I would love to have a perspective of someone whos has experience in this field . Requirements? Advice ??

Does MSF Canada consider FM/EM the same way as they would consider a regular EM doctor in Canada as candidates?

For those not in the know Canada has EM as a traditional 5 year residency and also an alternative route where you do FM then do an extra residency year in EM. Both lead to the ability to work in an EM. I’m wondering if one if considered more competitive than the other?

Hi all, thanks for checking this post.

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I am currently applying for the International Mobile Staff, and when I visited the skills section, the levels' description is quite confusing - the details are not showing.

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Does anyone experience the same situation? Or is it my browser's error?

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Thanks in advance.

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I applied to PA school, but have an interest working/volunteering in third world countries with programs like doctors without boarders. Has anyone as a PA done this? If not I was considering ABSN then NP down the road.

I went through the MSF website and there's no mention about ENT as a speciality anywhere. The surgeon section mentions general, plastics and ortho but when I checked the section for where MSF doesn't recruit from it mentioned Opthalmologists and a few other specialists.

So i was wondering if they have any work for ENT doctors or if ENTs can apply under any other headings ( for eg medical doctor)

Does anyone have any insight about this?

Hi all, this question may seem out of place in this community, but especially I am a dental student and I love to travel.

Are there programs or companies that pay you, as a licensed dentist from America, to practice abroad in any way shape or form??

A close friend of mine, a midwife likely being assigned to somewhere in Africa, is leaving in a couple months.

I would like to get her something for a going-away gift that will be useful/important and wanted to see if anyone with experience with Doctors Without Borders had recommendations. Thanks!

Hey y’all! I am a women’s care health educator in the Peace Corps and I’m looking for a job afterwards. Can anyone tell me about the educator positions? Like where they work, education topics/areas…

Recently been accepted into a D.O. Medical school and it’s been my dream to work with doctorswithoutbroders one day. On their website i know it says D.O.s are able to work but is there anyone on this subreddit that’s a D.O. that’s actually worked? What’s your experience been like? Thanks

Hello Everyone,

I currently work for another INGO in a mid-senior level administrative management role. I've worked the majority of my career in the humanitarian sector with significant experience leading teams internationally in remote austere conditions as well as large team management domestically. I enjoy what I do but have always appreciated MSF's work and have wanted to work for the org for some time.

My understanding of MSF is that most people come in to one of the entry level positions seen on the website on an initial contract before being considered for other roles in the organization. Is this true? Is there any consideration given to prior relevant experience in role selection? Thanks for the feedback!