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Interhealth South America

Interhealth South America. Kristyn Swan Amy Sparks Jessica Waters. Overview. Spanish instruction Beginner Intermediate/advanced Clinical work Health brigades Clinic shadowing Traditional health practices. Quito. 1-2 days public health introduction Two health brigades

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Interhealth South America

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  1. Interhealth South America Kristyn Swan Amy Sparks Jessica Waters

  2. Overview • Spanish instruction • Beginner • Intermediate/advanced • Clinical work • Health brigades • Clinic shadowing • Traditional health practices

  3. Quito • 1-2 days public health introduction • Two health brigades • 1 week shadowing in clinic • Spanish instruction • Homestay

  4. Quito

  5. Otavalo • 1 week • Hostel accommodations • 2 health brigades • Visit to Jambi Huasi & local hospital • Traditional healing ceremonies • Visit local craftsman • Spanish instruction • Otavalo market

  6. Otavalo

  7. Otavalo

  8. Yachana Lodge • Stay at Yachana EcoLodge • Three health brigades • Traditional healing ceremonies • Blow-dart & cooking lessons • It’s the rainforest.

  9. Yachana Lodge

  10. Budget • 2010 Program cost: $1950 • Plan ticket: $950 • Allow $500-750 spending in Ecuador • All meals included except lunches • Buying gifts (Otavalo market) • Weekend trips • Total: Approx $3500

  11. Credit • FMME 225 • Advisor: Martha Carlough • 6 credits (equivalent to 4 weeks in 4th year) • Requirements: • Program evaluation • Presentation, blog, or paper Funding • Personal • Financial Aid • Grants?

  12. For Fun

  13. For Fun

  14. Questions? www.interhealthsouthamerica.net Don Wedemeyer, MD Or email us – Kristyn: kristyn.swan@gmail.com Amy: asparks@med.unc.edu Jess: jswaters@med.unc.edu

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