Description

Global Public Service Academies is a chance for high school students to make a difference right now. Participants spend four weeks working in a developing world hospital or clinic. Afternoons are spent learning about medical measurements, language and cultural aspects of health care in resource-poor settings. Mornings are spent helping people in the hospital, clinic and community.

Highlights

Participants will be able to conduct community health screenings, shadow physicians and other health professionals, work with individual patient interventions and help in other ways. GPSA is an opportunity for high school students to learn about health care in resource-poor settings and to make a difference - right now!

Qualifications

High school sophomores and juniors are eligible. Some seniors will be accepted. Open to any US citizen. Students should be interested in health careers, such as MD, RN, etc.

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2,900-4,900

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Once a participant arrives on the ground, all expenses are covered, including food, housing, educational materials, research materials, insurance, weekend excursions, home stay expenses, etc.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are typically high school sophomores and juniors. However, some seniors will be accepted.

Age Range

13-18

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 5

Scholarships are Available

We have financial aid for some participants.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application
• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Public Service Academies's Mission Statement

The Global Public Service Academies were founded on the principal that high school students can make a difference right now. The GPSA for Health gives opportunities to high school students to help children, adults and the aged a chance at an improved quality of life.

Year Founded

2009