Description

Ideal for students considering careers in health-related fields, this program offers you the opportunity to learn about health care policy and delivery systems in the context of Chile's community-centered public health care system. An important component of the program introduces you to historical, social, and cultural aspects of health care specific to Chile, including the treatment of illness and patients' rights.

The program consists of two course components: Clinical Observation and Survival Spanish. The primary component, Clinical Observation, allows you to observe patient care in public and private clinics. A classroom seminar provides a framework for clinical observations and analyzes themes such as efficiency, equity, and the quality of service delivery to patients. Survival Spanish is designed to help you develop Spanish language skills focusing on medical terminology.

Highlights

- Language of Instruction: English
- Housing: Homestay
- Field Study Trips: Rural health clinic in Maria Pinto; Lecture on native medicine in Ruca Mapuche
- Cultural visits in the city of Santiago and surrounding areas
- Comprehensive orientation program

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Health Administration
• Health Sciences
• Medicine
• Pre-med
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for more information.

Program Fees Include:

The IES program fee typically includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Orientation
- International health insurance
- Visa assistance
- Pre-departure support
- On-site student services
- IES Abroad Get Set! Guide
- IES Abroad Family Guide

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Scholarships are Available

IES Abroad offers more than two million dollars in scholarships each year.

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network