Global Health in Tarija, Bolivia
Program Overview
Visit Tarija, a tranquil city in southern Bolivia of about 200,000 people. This picturesque region is known as the “Bolivian Andalucia” for its vineyards and Spanish cultural influence. Tarija offers universal health insurance, which can create high demand for services and strains on the system due to lack of personnel and equipment. Understand cultural and socioeconomic barriers patients face in ...
Visit Tarija, a tranquil city in southern Bolivia of about 200,000 people. This picturesque region is known as the “Bolivian Andalucia” for its vineyards and Spanish cultural influence. Tarija offers universal health insurance, which can create high demand for services and strains on the system due to lack of personnel and equipment. Understand cultural and socioeconomic barriers patients face in accessing healthcare services and witness treatments for pathologies not commonly seen in North America, including parasitosis, tuberculosis, and Chagas. Learn from health professionals and become immersed in Tarija’s healthcare system, including community clinics, secondary and tertiary level hospitals, and a leading clinic for the treatment of Chagas Disease. Chagas, the “new AIDS of the Americ...
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Culture
- Health Care
Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Locations
- Rural Areas, Bolivia
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
- Duration: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks
- Intern Duration: 1-3 Months
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples
Education Levels & Language
- Language: Spanish
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks
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