PREPARATION FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH CARE IN BELIZE

PHYASST 603

Examines important aspects of primary care pediatrics including assessment of the child patient, preventive health, and pediatric diseases and conditions. The student will also learn examination techniques specific to the pediatric population.

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 913

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.

POPHLTH 644

Addresses a variety of global health topics through study of a specific country. Consider health data, health systems, historical and cultural information, and concepts of cultural competence and cultural humility.

FAMMED 712

Introduction to issues in health care provided in diverse communities. Topics include cultural issues in medicine, health disparities, cross-cultural communication, culture and resiliency, historical background and ethics, civil rights in practice and minority health care professionals.