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1 SUMMER ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES Class of 2016 Contact Information Tiana Starke International Programs 4016 Student Center 913/588-1460 tstarke@kumc.edu Allen Rawitch 913-588-1258 arawitch@kumc.edu

2 Summer Research Training Program International Site Valencia, Spain Limit 2 students 8 weeks (June and July) Spanish is not necessary Project descriptions available in January Applications on-line Personal interview! Deadline – 14 February 2013

3 Spanish and Clinical Opportunities Ecuador: (www.interhealthsouthamerica.net)www.interhealthsouthamerica.net –Limited number –Applications through Dr. Wedemeyer via e-mail –25 June-22 July 2013 dwedemeyer@pol.netdwedemeyer@pol.net Nicaragua : (www.unmc.edu/isp)www.unmc.edu/isp – Limited number – Applications through Sara Pirtle at UNMC – 28 May-25 June 2013; 1-29 July 2013 –Spanish immersion; primary & community health in a developing country sepirtle@unmc.edusepirtle@unmc.edu

4 Spanish and Clinical Opportunities continued Honduras: –2 spots available –Applications through International Programs –1 st month = longitudinal growth study –2 nd month = at children’s home with physician –Prefer Spanish –Cost: about $500-600/month, includes room, board, in-country transportation. Airfare = about $900.

5 Other Opportunities CFHI: Child and Family Health International – www.cfhi.orgwww.cfhi.org Your own site: need to talk with me; cannot go to countries that are on the US State Department Travel Warning List

6 Clendening Summer Fellowships Through the Department of History and Philosophy of Medicine – 10 students will be selected; $2000/scholarship. Projects can be domestic, international or a combination. 2-5 page proposal that includes a description of the project, goals and methods, detailed budget and often a bibliography. Proposals due 14 February 2013 by e-mail to Dr. Martha Montello. For questions, contact Dr. Martha Montello at mmontell@kumc.edummontell@kumc.edu

7 MOST IMPORTANT!!! you must If you are going out of the country on ANY program, you must contact the Office of International Programs to discuss insurance, travel, and safety. You will need to make an appointment as soon as you know where and when you are traveling. This includes travel during Winter and Spring Breaks.


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