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One Health: Public Health in the Tropics

by: Center for Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA Belize)

9.08 (12)Verified

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...

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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

Locations
  • San Ignacio, Belize
  • Belmopan, Belize
  • Benque, Belize
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Biomedical Science
  • Development
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.08

Total Reviews

12

Loved my experience

by: Freyja WilkinsProgram: One Health: Public Health in the Tropics
10

Overall 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 Tropics
10

I 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 Tropics
10

I 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

Intern Duration:
  • Short Term
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

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

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

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