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GUATEMALA PUBLIC HEALTH FIELD PROJECT

EMERMED 913
Course Description

Design and implement a public health field project in the community of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala. This project will fulfill the field project for students on the path of distinction in public health or the dual MD-MPH program. In participating in the Guatemala service learning experience, students will have provided traveling health clinics to indigenous Mayan populations in rural Guatemala, collaborating with the San Lucas Mission. Course is intended for M4 or Phase 3 medical students who have participated in the Guatemala Service Learning Experience. Students should have intermediate Spanish-language skills. Exceptions to these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis by Clerkship Director.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

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