Students Without Borders

Students Without Borders is a graduate student-run organization that brings together students who desire to provide lifesaving medical care to global communities that need it most, irrespective of racial and political factors.

Members of the organization actively engage in activities that are related to the medical profession and collaborate with other organizations whose goals align with the mission and values of St. Bonaventure University as it corresponds to global service initiatives.

What we do

Yearly medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic
Participate in Remote Area Medical clinics
Serve the St. Bonaventure campus and surrounding communities

Our annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic provides our students with the chance to collaborate, under the guidance of preceptors, in delivering life-saving medical care to communities in need. This year, we proudly served a record-breaking 887 patients at the clinics. We are committed to growing that number, expanding our reach, and continuing to provide care to global communities.

Eligibility

Any university affiliated person (students, faculty, staff) who is interested in participation in SWOB activities and efforts is welcome to join. Membership is focused on providing leadership opportunities, especially to students enrolled in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program in St. Bonaventure's School of Health Professions.

Immersive learning

“Our students leave me in awe. To see them apply classroom skills in a real-world setting with such compassion is incredibly rewarding.” - Kesha Steighner, clinical assistant professor

SWOB Officers

2026 Officers

Antonio Simora, President

Tahmid Rahman, Vice President
Alexandria Angels, Secretary
Grace Marnell, Treasurer
Olivia Scheffler, Social Media Manager

2027 Officers

Eric Philippou, President

Sammy Valtin, Vice President

Zoe Verstraete, Secretary

Ryan Aubin, Treasurer

Aaron Ullger, Social Media Manager

Jacob Schoeberl, Community Outreach

Please help support our mission!

Donate today
It's easy to make a gift to SBU's Students Without Borders.

Step 1: Open the link above
Step 2: Fill in gift amount
Step 3: “I want to support” put “DePerro School of Health Professions”
Step 4: “Please advise another fund if not listed above” type in “Students Without Borders”
Step 5: Fill in your personal information
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Our annual Spaghetti Dinner is back this fall (date and location to be announced)!

Come enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal with the local community. Prepared with love by our students, you can choose to dine in or take it to go. Plus, stay tuned for exciting raffles and prizes!

Our popular Haunted House Fundraiser will be held October 17 and 18, 2025, in Francis Hall on campus!

It's a night filled with spooky fun, completely organized by our students to raise funds for supplies and our annual mission trip. All ages are welcome, so come join the frightful fun!