Nicaragua Spring Break Trip

1. Nicaragua Spring Break Trip Keck School of Medicine February 2008

2. Trip Objectives • To expose 1st year medical students to the field of International Medicine in a hands on learning environment • To gain an understanding of the social and economic challenges facing the healthcare system in Nicaragua • To learn about the particular pathology and disease processes most relevant to Nicaragua and Central America • To cultivate the growing academic relationship between Keck Students and the physicians, residents and medical students of the hospital Roberto Calderon • To learn about various aspects of Nicaraguan culture • To explore the country through tourism

3. Program Specifics • The program began in 2007 and was organized by Maria Peralta a current Keck 4th year student. The itinerary, tours and accommodations are arranged through a group called Learning in Community with input from previous students. • This year the program will fund 10-12 1st year students • Room, board, airfare and travel throughout the country are all included • Preference will be given to students proficient in the Spanish language if applications exceed the number of spots alotted

4. Nicaragua 2008: The Group

5. Our Home

6. Clinical Rotations

7. Learning About the Healthcare System

8. Experiencing Nicaraguan Culture

9. Traveling and Exploring

10. 2009 Trip Deadlines and Contacts • The deadline for spring break 2009 applications will be midnight October 14th. • Once you have completed the application please email it to imsig.usc@gmail.com • If you have specific questions about the trip you can send an email or to imig.usc@gmail or contact IMSIG group leaders • Becky Shatsky – shatsky@usc.edu • Samantha Nadella – samnadella@gmail.com • Dave Larson – davemlarson@gmail.com • George Lim – george.lim@usc.edu