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Global Health in Oaxaca, Mexico (2 Weeks Intensive)

by: Child Family Health International

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Join local healthcare professionals and learn about primary care and preventative medicine, as well as community health education programs. Rotate at community level clinics and hospitals serving low-income populations. See Mexico's three-tiered insurance system, and observe how the quality of care, wait times, and access to medications varies between each. Explore the country's demographic and ep...

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Program Highlights

Get a crash course in Mexican culture and language by spending 2 weeks taking Spanish classes and living with a local Oaxacan family.

Experience working at hospitals and community clinics serving low-income populations.

Benefit from CFHI's rotations, which are designed to provide observational and clinical experiences relevant to your level of medical education.

Learn about health access issues in Mexico.

Enjoy colorful street markets and a lively nightlife.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Oaxaca, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
Causes:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

2025 Finalist - Innovation in Alumni EngagementGoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramGreatNonprofits 2022 Top-Rated AwardInnovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - Internships AbroadGreat Nonprofits 2021 Top-Rated List

Program Details

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Locations

  • Oaxaca, Mexico

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Intern Duration:
  • Short Term

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Travel Insurance
  • Pre-Departure Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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Join local healthcare professionals and learn about primary care and preventative medicine, as well as community health education programs. Rotate at community level clinics and hospitals serving low-income populations. See Mexico's three-tiered insurance system, and observe how the quality of care, wait times, and access to medications varies between each. Explore the country's demographic and epidemiological transitions as chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension are increasingly common. This program will provide participants with unique insight and cultural competency when serving the growing Mexican immigrant population in the US & abroad. Become immersed in Mexican culture and language through 30 hours of Spanish lessons and living with a local family in Oaxaca. By living ...

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