GUATEMALA PUBLIC HEALTH FIELD PROJECT

PHYASST 662

Preparation forPHY ASST 663. Examination of important and ever-changing topics related to global healthcare. Focus on the more remote, indigenous populations of Belize, their current healthcare system and their access-to-care. Content relates to historical, social, economic and cultural perspectives of the under-served Belizean populations, as well as medical-related topics from an interdisciplinary perspective. Activities and self-study exercises include team-building and self-reflection exercises. Specific topics will include; Belize anthropology, health care in a resource limiting setting, human trafficking, cervical cancer, etc.

FAMMED 790

Opportunity for students to continue or enhance work on their longitudinal community projects through a self-directed learning experience.

PHYASST 663

One-week service-learning field experience in rural Belize. Provide health care to the more remote, indigenous populations of Belize. Must have a valid passport that does not expire 6 months past your Belize field experience dates.

EMERMED 912

Builds on the skills students developed during the Guatemala Service Learning experience in their first-year. The Service Learning trip partners with the San Lucas Mission to provide traveling health clinics around the southern/eastern sides of Lake Atitlan. In this selective, students will take a leadership role in the Service Learning Trip. 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.

INTER-AG/NUTRSCI 421

Specialized educational experiences that address a broad range of global health topics through interdisciplinary approaches to health and include participation in applied public health activities or service learning projects with communities and partner organizations.