The IHE Medical Corps is the official humanitarian medical division of the Institute for Human Evolution. Founded on the belief that healthcare is a fundamental pillar of human evolution, the Corps responds to humanitarian crises, supports underserved communities, and develops long-term health initiatives that strengthen resilience, dignity, and quality of life.

Unlike organizations focused solely on emergency response, the IHE Medical Corps combines immediate medical assistance with sustainable community development, education, prevention, research, and local capacity building.

Our Mission

To mobilize healthcare professionals from around the world to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care while helping communities recover, rebuild, and thrive.

Our Vision

A world where every community has access to skilled medical professionals before, during, and long after humanitarian emergencies.

Core Areas of Service

Six ways the Corps serves.

Emergency Response

  • Natural disasters
  • Humanitarian crises
  • Medical relief missions
  • Mobile clinics

Community Health

  • Preventive medicine
  • Primary healthcare
  • Vaccination campaigns
  • Women's and children's health
  • Chronic disease management

Mental Health

  • Psychological first aid
  • Trauma support
  • Counseling
  • Community resilience programs

Dental Health

  • Preventive dentistry
  • Pediatric dental care
  • Oral health education
  • Mobile dental clinics

Medical Education

  • Continuing education
  • Community health training
  • First aid instruction
  • Public health awareness

Research & Innovation

  • Humanitarian medicine
  • Community health research
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Public health initiatives

Who can join

The IHE Medical Corps welcomes licensed and training healthcare professionals across disciplines:

  • Physicians
  • Specialists
  • Dentists
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Pharmacists
  • Physical and Occupational Therapists
  • EMTs and Paramedics
  • Nutritionists
  • Public Health Professionals
  • Medical Researchers
  • Medical and Nursing Students
  • Other licensed healthcare professionals

Leadership structure

The IHE Medical Corps operates through an international network of volunteer leaders and regional coordinators who work alongside local healthcare professionals to ensure culturally informed, ethical, and effective humanitarian response.

Founding Mission

Venezuela earthquake recovery.

The inaugural mission of the IHE Medical Corps is to support the recovery of communities affected by the recent earthquake in Venezuela. Working in partnership with local physicians, healthcare institutions, volunteers, and community organizations, the Corps will deliver medical care, health education, essential supplies, and long-term recovery initiatives.

This mission serves as the foundation for a permanent humanitarian medical network capable of responding wherever the need is greatest.

About the Venezuela Relief Mission  ·  See mission photos

Guiding principles

The IHE Medical Corps exists not only to save lives during emergencies, but to help communities build healthier futures, advancing the broader mission of the Institute: empowering people and communities to flourish across generations.
Join the Corps

Lend your skills where they are needed most.

If you are a healthcare professional or student ready to serve, we would be honored to have you. Tell us about your background and how you would like to help.