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Interhealth South America

Join our immersive program in Ecuador focusing on clinical work, public health, and cultural practices. Participants will engage in health brigades, shadow local clinics, and learn about traditional health practices in Quito, Otavalo, and the rainforest at Yachana Lodge. With Spanish instruction, homestays, and visits to local artisans and healing ceremonies, this program offers a rich and diverse experience. Budget approximately $3500 for the entire trip, including accommodations, meals, and program fees. Open to beginner and advanced Spanish speakers.

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Interhealth South America

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  1. Interhealth South America Kristyn Swan Amy Sparks Jessica Waters

  2. Overview • Spanish instruction • Beginner • Intermediate/advanced • Clinical work • Health brigades • Clinic shadowing • Traditional health practices

  3. Quito • 1-2 days public health introduction • Two health brigades • 1 week shadowing in clinic • Spanish instruction • Homestay

  4. Quito

  5. Otavalo • 1 week • Hostel accommodations • 2 health brigades • Visit to Jambi Huasi & local hospital • Traditional healing ceremonies • Visit local craftsman • Spanish instruction • Otavalo market

  6. Otavalo

  7. Otavalo

  8. Yachana Lodge • Stay at Yachana EcoLodge • Three health brigades • Traditional healing ceremonies • Blow-dart & cooking lessons • It’s the rainforest.

  9. Yachana Lodge

  10. Budget • 2010 Program cost: $1950 • Plan ticket: $950 • Allow $500-750 spending in Ecuador • All meals included except lunches • Buying gifts (Otavalo market) • Weekend trips • Total: Approx $3500

  11. Credit • FMME 225 • Advisor: Martha Carlough • 6 credits (equivalent to 4 weeks in 4th year) • Requirements: • Program evaluation • Presentation, blog, or paper Funding • Personal • Financial Aid • Grants?

  12. For Fun

  13. For Fun

  14. Questions? www.interhealthsouthamerica.net Don Wedemeyer, MD Or email us – Kristyn: kristyn.swan@gmail.com Amy: asparks@med.unc.edu Jess: jswaters@med.unc.edu

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