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SIT Study Abroad: Madagascar: Traditional Medicine
On the Madagascar: Traditional Medicine & Healthcare Systems program, you explore traditional and allopathic healthcare. Travel to rural areas to learn about ethnobotany, home and folk remedies, and healthcare access. Meet with leading academics, allopathic doctors, and Malagasy students. The Malagasy people are extremely heterogeneous due to their diverse roots in Asia, Africa, the Middle East,...
On the Madagascar: Traditional Medicine & Healthcare Systems program, you explore traditional and allopathic healthcare. Travel to rural areas to learn about ethnobotany, home and folk remedies, and healthcare access. Meet with leading academics, allopathic doctors, and Malagasy students. The Malagasy people are extremely heterogeneous due to their diverse roots in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Along the way, you gain a deeper understanding of how religious and cultural beliefs affect the approach of communities to healthcare. You also journey through world-renowned rainforests and mineral forests in search of rare plants and wildlife.
Program Highlights
Discover a world apart, where most flora and fauna exist only on the island.
Understand the cultural, political, and socioeconomic contexts of healthcare.
Live with local homestay families, enhance your French, and learn Malagasy.
Trek through rainforests and a UNESCO World Heritage site mineral forest.
Experience a sublime sunset walk along the Avenue of Baobabs—one of the most spectacular places in the world—lined by massive, centuries-old, baobab trees.
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- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Summer
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Public Health
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
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- All Nationalities
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Inspiring and Ignites Passion
by: Kara Drake - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Madagascar: Traditional MedicineThis program provides a unique experience to dive into the Malagasy culture and the environment of Madagascar. The program offers hands on learning, cultural immersion with living with host families and Malagasy language learning, and new perspectives on global health. The program directors become like a family to you and provide tremendous amount of support and comfort. The host families are kind and welcome you with open arms into their lives/homes. This program will provide new ideas, passion...
Incredible place and people!
by: Cerise Stanley - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Madagascar: Traditional MedicineOverall, studying in Madagascar with SIT was one of the best decisions I've made. It is a really unique country, and I don't imagine my experience could be replicated anywhere else. I had very little exposure to international travel before this program, so being able to explore Madagascar with trusted locals and in group of American students made the experience far less intimidating. The program instructor, Nat Quansah is an incredible person and teacher. He is clearly very passionate about his ...
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Locations
- Antananarivo , Madagascar
Types & Subjects
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Public Health
- Social Policy
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accomodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Some college credit, no degree
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
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