Dr. Ralph Izard practiced medicine for over 40 years and has been on several dozen medical missions trips. As Director of Baptist Medical Missions International, his unique insights to trip preparation, fundraising, staying in touch with friends and family will keep you going on more mission trips. 

He's been to over 40 countries, many of those multiple times.  As a pro in leading short-term missions trips and engaging with long-term missionaries, listen as Dr. Izard shares his thoughts and wisdom on a wide range of topics including:

• Unique challenges facing medical missions professionals
• How listening in medical school really helps when you're in a 3rd world country
• How to do trip preparation as a team before you leave
• Ways to offset trip costs so more people can go on your mission trip
• Why staying in touch with friends, family and your local church is important to keep going on future trips
• Top airport(s) he avoids flying through these days
• His top travel gear and why

 

Connect with Dr. Izard here:

BMA Missions Website

BMA Missions Facebook