Description

Health professionals in the United States are working with an increasingly diverse population. Learn about a variety of health care settings in the Yucatan, which may include government-run social service hospitals, large private hospitals and clinics, as well as rural and urban health care programs. Explore the impact of cultural expectations and complex health issues as they relate to your profession in health care, social or public service. Students can select one or both of the following; Healthcare in Yucatan (taught in English) or Spanish for Health Professionals (minimum of two semesters of college level Spanish required).

Students have the option to enroll in one or both program courses based on their language ability and academic needs. Plan for each course to meet two and a half hours a day, Monday through Thursday. Spanish for Health Professionals will focus on learning or improving both written and oral Spanish skills - especially those specific to health care. Healthcare in Yucatan will introduce you to Mexican expectations and styles of health care. Students can also expect to visits to NGOs, government run social service hospitals, large private hospitals and clinics as well as rural and urban health care.

Highlights

Merida is an ideal location for global health studies because of its own diverse populations. Boasting a rich history of the ancient Maya people, Merida is also a prosperous modern city featuring many museums, art galleries, restaurants, theatres and shops located only 20 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.

Your program fee includes visits to both private and public clinics as well as hospitals in Merida. Also included are trips to Archaeological sites such as Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Tulum and natural wonders such as cenotes. In addition to the healthcare focus, experience life on the Yucatan Peninsula and the Caribbean through two weekend trips outside Merida.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

3 credits - USD 2,118; 6 credits - USD 2,964

Program Fees Include:

Your program fee includes visits to both private and public clinics as well as hospitals in Merida. Also included are trips to Archaeological sites such as Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Tulum and natural wonders such as cenotes. In addition to the healthcare focus, experience life on the Yucatan Peninsula and the Caribbean through two weekend trips outside Merida.

Students live in the Central College Abroad house where students learn about Yucatecan customs and traditions through daily interaction with the on-site staff. Located in a residential area of Mérida, once the private residence of a former governor. Living arrangements include:

* Two-to-four person bedrooms
* Living area
* Dining area
* Reference library
* Classroom
* Computer space and wireless network

Most meals are served. The kitchen is open for student use at other times.

The Program Fee Includes:
* Tuition for 6 semester hours of credit (3 Spanish language; 3 cross-cultural)
* Accommodation with full board
* On-site orientation and oversight by Merida program director
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Cultural activities
* Overnight excursions
* International Student Identification Card (ISIC)
* Welcome and Farewell receptions
* Transcript

Experience Required

yes

Students can select one or both of the following; Healthcare in Yucatan (taught in English) or Spanish for Health Professionals (minimum of two semesters of college level Spanish required).

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965