PENN ENGINEERING 2008 Global Biomedical Service Program Hong Kong SAR & Shunde, China

Shunde, China

Information Session Overview Overview Eligibility Timeline Academic Other Items Program Fee/Costs Q&A

Overview Concept and purpose of GBS  Clinical experience  Application of engineering knowledge (theory & practice)  Cross-cultural immersion  Aid – direct aid and capacity-building The Project  Fabrication of orthotics for children (& adults?) with neuromuscular disorders in China Partnerships  Hong Kong Polytechnic University  Health Center in Shunde Logistics  Number of students: Around 12  Work Teams: Teams of four (2 PENN + 2 HKPolyU)  Faculty/staff on site throughout entire program

What you will get from GBS Learn about a widespread need (disability) Learn how technology addresses that need (rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics & orthotics) Learn about & visit another culture Work & make friends with HK students Be part of a team that helps disabled people directly Be part of a team that enhances the disability-services infrastructure in China Actually make something with your own two hands

Overview (Pg 2) Pre-Service Dates/Times  March 17 – April 25 (6 weeks)  Classes: one (1-2-hr) session/week x 6 weeks  Outside class videos & assignments  Class to be held in evenings, or Sundays On-Site Dates (17 days)  Tue. May 20 – Fri. June 6  Departure and return to Philadelphia  Philadelphia-Airport shuttle service as needed  All students to meet in Philadelphia for departure

Eligibility Open to all SEAS students Open to other PENN students as space is available Open to all years, with priority given to rising seniors, then juniors, then others Graduating seniors eligible to apply; will be given same priority as rising seniors

General Timeline 2/15: GBS Application Due 2/18-2/19: Interviews will be held 2/22: Notification of acceptance 3/5: Letter of commitment and deposit due 3/17-4/25:Six-week class 5/20:Depart Philadelphia 6/6:Return to Philadelphia

On-Site Itinerary (tent.) 5/20 Depart Philadelphia 5/21 Arrival in Hong Kong; Brief orientation 5/ Prep work at HKPU; HK orientation/touring 5/ Shunde (includes tours) 5/31 Return to Hong Kong 6/1 Wrap up work in HK; Observe clinical in HK 6/2 Free day; Prepare to leave 6/6 Depart HK; Arrive in Philadelphia same day

Academic Details Pre-requisites  basic biomechanics & physiology desirable, but not essential Academic Credit  2 cu  EAS 297 Technology for Development: Global Biomedical Service (1 CU) - in SEAS, OK as Tech Elective  EAS 296 Technology for Development: Cultural and Social Aspects (1 CU) - in SEAS, OK as Social Science  EAS 296 to be registered in spring term; EAS 297 in fall term, as overloads 6-Week Pre-Service  Cultural/social prep., clinical prep., trip prep.  “Monitoring” essays & class discussion Required Submission  Extensive photo-journal (paper or electronic presentation), reflective & technical  Research Paper

Syllabus (tent.) Sociocultural background  Chinese history & economic system  Chinese healthcare system, health beliefs, & attitudes towards disability & illness  Chinese culture & language Medical & technical background  Disability & rehabilitation  Neuromuscular disorders  Rehabilitative & restorative technologies  Orthotics Contrasts  Traditional Chinese vs. western medicine  Curative vs. Rehabilitative medicine  State vs. private healthcare  High tech vs. appropriate technology

Other Items Immunizations Health Insurance Emergency evacuation insurance Visas

Program Fee/Costs Program Fee  Approx. $5,500 (final figure to be confirmed), includes: Tuition Airfare Room & Board Ground transport/all excursions  Students currently receiving financial aid may be eligible for additional aid Additional Expenses  Visa (~$50)  Vaccinations (~$135)  Health Insurance (~$12-$33)  Personal out-of-pocket expenses (~$200-$300)

Questions Contacts: GBS08 Student Coordinator: Chia Wu, BE ‘08 GBS08 Faculty Director: Dan Bogen, BE Professor GBS08 Admin Director: Joseph Sun, SEAS Director Academic Affairs GBS Website :