Interhealth South America

Kristyn SwanAmy 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-1 week shadowing in clinic-Spanish instruction-Homestay

Quito

Otavalo-1 week-Hostel accommodations-2 health brigades-Visit to Jambi Huasi & local hospital

-Traditional healing ceremonies-Visit local craftsman-Spanish instruction-Otavalo market

Otavalo

Otavalo

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

Yachana Lodge

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

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?

For Fun

For Fun

Questions?

www.interhealthsouthamerica.netDon Wedemeyer, MD

Or email us –Kristyn: kristyn.swan@gmail.comAmy: asparks@med.unc.eduJess: jswaters@med.unc.edu