Maymester Study Abroad Medical Service Course BIOL 4960 SEC 003

General Overview Medical Service Trip to Panama and Costa Rica Medical Service Trip to Panama and Costa Rica May 10-23, 2014 May 10-23, credit hours for BIOL credit hours for BIOL 4960 Instructors: Dr. Vince Gallicchio, Biological Sciences Instructors: Dr. Vince Gallicchio, Biological Sciences

About ISL International Service Learning International Service Learning They are an international educational agency who provides medical and educational teams of volunteers to serve the underserved populations of Central and South America, Mexico, and Africa They are an international educational agency who provides medical and educational teams of volunteers to serve the underserved populations of Central and South America, Mexico, and Africa Began in 1995, and have taken teams abroad year-round ever since Began in 1995, and have taken teams abroad year-round ever since Pride themselves in safety and success because the ISL staff and medical professionals are indigenous to the foreign countries they serve Pride themselves in safety and success because the ISL staff and medical professionals are indigenous to the foreign countries they serve ISLonline.org ISLonline.org

What we will do: Set up temporary medical and dental clinics and perform clinical services Set up temporary medical and dental clinics and perform clinical services YOU will be the “doctor” YOU will be the “doctor” YOU will be the “dentist” YOU will be the “dentist” Visit local hospitals and shadow physicians and dentists Visit local hospitals and shadow physicians and dentists

What we will do: Patient interviews and triage Patient interviews and triage Blood pressure/pulse monitoring Blood pressure/pulse monitoring Diabetes screening with glucometer Diabetes screening with glucometer Injections Injections Basics of tropical medicine examination/diagnosis/prescription/pre vention Basics of tropical medicine examination/diagnosis/prescription/pre vention Parasitological examination/diagnosis/prescription/pre vention Parasitological examination/diagnosis/prescription/pre vention Eye examination/refraction and prescription of eye glasses Eye examination/refraction and prescription of eye glasses Dental cleanings/hygiene and identification of cavities, orthodontic problems and infections Tooth extraction and tooth filling (not available in all locations) Basic pediatric ear/eye/nose/throat exam Basic women’s health – diagnosing/treating vaginal infection Basics of pharmacy management and drug prescribing Community and Environmental health surveying *Not every student will be able to perform every task. We will do things on an as-needed basis

Last Year’s Itinerary Day 1: Leave from Clemson University to Atlanta airport, arrive in Panama City, Panama. Day 1: Leave from Clemson University to Atlanta airport, arrive in Panama City, Panama. Day 2: Practical and Medical Orientation, Spanish Class. Day 2: Practical and Medical Orientation, Spanish Class. Day 3: Travel to Province of Chiriqui to visit the Panama Canal visitor center. Lunch at Coronado Don Lee and other options. Dinner in Santiago. Arrive at lodging at 8:00 PM. Day 3: Travel to Province of Chiriqui to visit the Panama Canal visitor center. Lunch at Coronado Don Lee and other options. Dinner in Santiago. Arrive at lodging at 8:00 PM. Day 4: House visits in 2 communities. Day 4: House visits in 2 communities. Day 5: Clinic in communities 1 and 2. ½ day visit to the San Felix Hospital for MD team. Dinner and Tamborito at Puerto de Remedios. Day 5: Clinic in communities 1 and 2. ½ day visit to the San Felix Hospital for MD team. Dinner and Tamborito at Puerto de Remedios.

Last Year’s Itinerary Day 6: Clinic in communities 1 and 2. Dinner at Las Lajas Beach Club. Day 6: Clinic in communities 1 and 2. Dinner at Las Lajas Beach Club. Day 7: Travel to Costa Rica. Dinner at El Diquis and spend night at Brunca Lodge. Day 7: Travel to Costa Rica. Dinner at El Diquis and spend night at Brunca Lodge. Day 8: First recreation day at Manuel Antonio Beach. Travel to San Jose. Day 8: First recreation day at Manuel Antonio Beach. Travel to San Jose. Day 9: Morning houses visits in community #1. Evening clinic at baptist church Day 9: Morning houses visits in community #1. Evening clinic at baptist church

Day 10: Clinic in communities 1 and 2 Day 10: Clinic in communities 1 and 2 Day 11: Clinic in communities 1 and 2 Day 11: Clinic in communities 1 and 2 Day 12: Clinic and party with communities at the church Day 12: Clinic and party with communities at the church Day 13: Recreation Day: Canopy ziplining & Baldí resort (thermal springs) Day 13: Recreation Day: Canopy ziplining & Baldí resort (thermal springs) Day 14: Departure Day 14: Departure Last Year’s Itinerary

Sample day in the clinic 7:30 am-Breakfast 7:30 am-Breakfast 8:15 am-Leave for clinic 8:15 am-Leave for clinic 9:00 am-Arrive and set-up clinic 9:00 am-Arrive and set-up clinic 12:00-12:45 pm-Lunch 12:00-12:45 pm-Lunch 5:00 pm-Finish and clean-up clinic 5:00 pm-Finish and clean-up clinic 5:30 pm-Travel back to hotel 5:30 pm-Travel back to hotel 7:30 pm-Dinner 7:30 pm-Dinner 8:30-10 pm-Course instruction and discussion 8:30-10 pm-Course instruction and discussion 11 pm-Curfew, lights out 11 pm-Curfew, lights out

Sample night sessions Physicians / dentists presentations Physicians / dentists presentations Additional medical/dental or Spanish lessons Additional medical/dental or Spanish lessons Suturing class / Injection instruction Suturing class / Injection instruction Health care discussions Health care discussions Packing medical & dental supplies Packing medical & dental supplies

Pre-Trip Requirements Medical and dental supplies Medical and dental supplies Example items: Example items: Vitamins Vitamins Aspirin Aspirin Surgical Supplies Surgical Supplies Antibiotics Antibiotics Surgical Gloves Surgical Gloves Cough Syrup Cough Syrup Fluoride / Mouth Wash Fluoride / Mouth Wash Tooth Brushes /Paste / Dental Floss Tooth Brushes /Paste / Dental Floss

Pre-Trip Requirements Mandatory pre-trip meetings will be held in the spring. Mandatory pre-trip meetings will be held in the spring. Required reading : Mountains Beyond Mountains Required reading : Mountains Beyond Mountains Journal Journal

Expectations Flexibility Flexibility There will be some down time There will be some down time You will be expected to act as a mature, responsible adult at all times. You will be expected to act as a mature, responsible adult at all times. You are not allowed to put yourself or anyone else in danger You are not allowed to put yourself or anyone else in danger NO tolerance of marijuana or any other illegal substance. You will be sent home immediately, at your own expense, and will receive an “F” in the course NO tolerance of marijuana or any other illegal substance. You will be sent home immediately, at your own expense, and will receive an “F” in the course

Passport Information Step 1: Fill out an application at travel.state.gov/passport Step 1: Fill out an application at travel.state.gov/passport Step 2: Take 2 passport photos Step 2: Take 2 passport photos Step 3: Prove you are a US citizen Step 3: Prove you are a US citizen Step 4: Show your picture ID Step 4: Show your picture ID Step 5: Pay the application fee Step 5: Pay the application fee Step 6: Drop it all off at a Passport Acceptance Facility Step 6: Drop it all off at a Passport Acceptance Facility HURRY! HURRY!

Vaccination Info Be up-to-date on routine shots: measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diptheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), poliovirus, HPV, varicella Be up-to-date on routine shots: measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diptheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), poliovirus, HPV, varicella Hepatitis A Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Typhoid and Yellow Fever (recommended by CDC) Typhoid and Yellow Fever (recommended by CDC) *Anti-Malarial Drugs-two weeks prior to trip *Anti-Malarial Drugs-two weeks prior to trip *100 mg of Thiamin/day-two weeks before trip and during trip *100 mg of Thiamin/day-two weeks before trip and during trip *Required by ISL

Cost (all costs are subject to change) $1,950 Trip fee (subject to change $1,950 Trip fee (subject to change Tuition = $616/cr hr Tuition = $616/cr hr + $11 fee + $11 fee $1859 total $1859 total $3809 includes: $3809 includes: Airfare Airfare Travel in country Travel in country Housing Housing Food (most meals provided) Food (most meals provided) Leisure activities Leisure activities $3809 does NOT include: Souvenirs Snacks Passport or vaccinations A few meals Two Separate Payments Two Separate Payments $1,950 Trip fee $1,950 Trip fee Study Abroad Office Study Abroad Office $1859 Tuition $1859 Tuition Same In/Out State Same In/Out State

Payment Schedule (deadlines subject to change) To Study Abroad To Study Abroad Deposit ($300) due January 29 th Deposit ($300) due January 29 th First payment ($825) due by February 7th First payment ($825) due by February 7th Final payment ($825) due by March 7th Final payment ($825) due by March 7th Tuition billed separately by Clemson billing services Tuition billed separately by Clemson billing services

How to apply Apply within the study abroad office Martin E-301 or online at: -General-fillable.pdf -General-fillable.pdf -General-fillable.pdf -General-fillable.pdf Application and teacher evaluation must all be turned in by January 17th Application and teacher evaluation must all be turned in by January 17th APPLICATION will be turned in by the student to LANIE, 125 Long Hall APPLICATION will be turned in by the student to LANIE, 125 Long Hall REFERENCE FORM will be turned in by the EVALUATOR to LANIE, 125 Long Hall REFERENCE FORM will be turned in by the EVALUATOR to LANIE, 125 Long Hall (Contrary to what is on the application)

How to apply In your application you need to portray: In your application you need to portray: Maturity Maturity Responsibility Responsibility A sincere interest in medicine and/or dentistry A sincere interest in medicine and/or dentistry Applicants will be screened based on various criteria Applicants will be screened based on various criteria Applicants will be notified of acceptance before the end of the month(on or around January 24 th ) Applicants will be notified of acceptance before the end of the month(on or around January 24 th )

Screening Criteria Application Application Evaluation Evaluation GPA GPA Class Class Extra Curricular Activities Extra Curricular Activities Attended This Meeting Attended This Meeting Group Interview Group Interview Prior Applicant Prior Applicant

What if I don’t get accepted? BIOL 4920 – Selected Internship BIOL 4920 – Selected Internship Connect with ISL through Lanie G. and participate in a separate two-week medical/dental service trip Connect with ISL through Lanie G. and participate in a separate two-week medical/dental service trip 3 credit hours, Pass-Fail 3 credit hours, Pass-Fail Consent of Instructor prior to trip Consent of Instructor prior to trip NOT conducted through Study Abroad Office NOT conducted through Study Abroad Office Ask Lanie for more information about this throughout the semester Ask Lanie for more information about this throughout the semester Check out ISLOnline.org for other summer trip dates and times Check out ISLOnline.org for other summer trip dates and times

Questions? Lanie Garifallou