Interhealth South America Kristyn Swan Amy Sparks Jessica Waters
Overview Spanish instruction – Beginner – Intermediate/advanced Clinical work – Health brigades – Clinic shadowing Traditional health practices
Quito -1-2 days public health introduction -Two health brigades -1 week shadowing in clinic -Spanish instruction -Homestay
Quito
Otavalo -1 week -Hostel accommodations -2 health brigades -Visit to Jambi Huasi & local hospital -Traditional healing ceremonies -Visit local craftsman -Spanish instruction -Otavalo market
Otavalo
Yachana Lodge -Stay at Yachana EcoLodge -Three health brigades -Traditional healing ceremonies -Blow-dart & cooking lessons -It’s the rainforest.
Yachana Lodge
Budget 2010 Program cost: $1950 Plan ticket: $950 Allow $ spending in Ecuador – All meals included except lunches – Buying gifts (Otavalo market) – Weekend trips Total: Approx $3500
Credit FMME 225 Advisor: Martha Carlough 6 credits (equivalent to 4 weeks in 4 th year) Requirements: – Program evaluation – Presentation, blog, or paper Funding Personal Financial Aid Grants?
For Fun
Questions? Don Wedemeyer, MD Or us – Kristyn: Amy: Jess: