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One Health: Public Health in the Tropics
This four-week field course explores the intersections of economics, health, medicine, and social development in the tropics—with Belize as the focus. Its objective is to provide students with knowledge and insight into the epidemiology, diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of tropical diseases. Emphasis is placed on the scientific, intercultural, and social aspects of global health, tropical medici...
This four-week field course explores the intersections of economics, health, medicine, and social development in the tropics—with Belize as the focus. Its objective is to provide students with knowledge and insight into the epidemiology, diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of tropical diseases. Emphasis is placed on the scientific, intercultural, and social aspects of global health, tropical medicine, public health, and ethnobiology in these subjects. Students also examine policy issues and determinants of public health and health policy in international health. They acquire an introduction to tropical infectious diseases and review the strategies used to treat these diseases in resource-limited settings. Finally, they learn to situate health in its wider social, economic, and political c...
Program Highlights
Participate in an innovative health course in the developing country of Belize and see firsthand how healthcare is delivered differently.
Meet other students from across North America studying in the same field and make new friends for life.
Experience the wonders and beauty of tropical Belize, its friendly people, and their different ways of life.
Set yourself apart with this course when applying for advanced degrees or jobs.
See ancient Maya archaeological sites and come to understand their great civilization.
Quick Details
- San Ignacio, Belize
- Belmopan, Belize
- Benque, Belize
- Short Term
- Summer
- Biomedical Science
- Development
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
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- All Nationalities
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Loved my experience
by: Freyja WilkinsProgram: One Health: Public Health in the TropicsOverall I loved my experience here. I got to meet with people from the communities and learn their perspective of what it means to heal people. This prgram also allowed me to solidify my career choice of wanting to become a nurse, which I am extremely grateful for.
Amazing people/friendships
by: Alexis EstesProgram: One Health: Public Health in the TropicsI learned so many important and new things about healthcare in Belize. This program provided many unique experiences I could not have gotten anywhere else. I also got to meet many amazing people and form new friendships.
Real life scenarios
by: Marley ValdezProgram: One Health: Public Health in the TropicsI think that the integration of students in real life scenarios was the most beneficial part of learning to me! Our guides made a really huge impact on my life and my future interests. Also the BFLA was the best policy talk.
Program Details
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Locations
- San Ignacio, Belize
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Biomedical Sciences
- Development Studies
- Environmental Studies
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Short Term
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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