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Virtual Global & Public Health Internship - Bolivia
The Virtual Global & Public Health Internship- Bolivia offers undergraduate, pre-health, and graduate-level participants the unique opportunity to explore global and public health issues broadly, highlighting how health systems around the world deliver healthcare in a variety of diverse environments, exploring cultural interplays in urban and rural areas, and incorporating indigenous healing pract...
The Virtual Global & Public Health Internship- Bolivia offers undergraduate, pre-health, and graduate-level participants the unique opportunity to explore global and public health issues broadly, highlighting how health systems around the world deliver healthcare in a variety of diverse environments, exploring cultural interplays in urban and rural areas, and incorporating indigenous healing practices. Students learn how communities are addressing their most pressing health challenges, including chronic disease, maternal-child health, infectious disease, and reproductive health, all while gaining insights into the public health realities of the region. The internship is enriched with cross-cultural assessment and interaction tools, and with carefully planned cultural activities that allow ...
Program Highlights
Research the health system of Bolivia alongside that of the United States.
Create a Health System Comparative Analysis.
Conduct informational interviews with in-country leaders to investigate aspects of the health system.
Support the ongoing work of the host partner or organization in Bolivia.
Engage in facilitated interaction spanning interns focusing on Uganda, Mexico, and Ecuador.
Quick Details
- Online
- 1-3 Months
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- All Nationalities
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An Enriching Experience
by: Tori Daniels - United StatesProgram: Virtual Global & Public Health Internship - BoliviaGoing into the program, I was unsure what to expect, but I'm glad I was able to experience it! I was able to learn about Bolivia's healthcare systems and improve my skills in Spanish, which was a main goal of mine. I realized that Bolivia has a healthcare structure that we in the U.S. should envy. I thought that I was pretty well educated and held little bias, but by learning more about Bolivia, I began to recognize all the ingrained biases that stemmed from the United States media. It inspired ...
Learned a lot from this opportunity
by: Christina Leary - United KingdomProgram: Virtual Global & Public Health Internship - BoliviaThis is a wonderful opportunity for any student that desires a cross-cultural internship experience to add to their CV. The support from CFHI and my site preceptor really made me feel engaged, connected, and valued and I felt like I really learned a lot throughout the experience!
I would recommend this program
by: Stewart - United StatesProgram: Virtual Global & Public Health Internship - BoliviaI would recommend this program to anyone that wants to gain a bigger perspective on our world. My program highlights were gaining new ways of asking intelligent questions and learning to be courteous to new customs. I like the activity where I set goals for myself at the start of the program.
Program Details
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Locations
- Online
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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