GLOBAL HEALTHCARE STUDY ABROAD
HEALTHCARE IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Summer 2024
HEALTHCARE IN DEVELOPING NATIONS
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May 25 – June 8, 2024
During this two-week medical shadowing program in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you will participate in 40 hours of medical shadowing observing the daily activities of a variety of healthcare professionals in an array of hospital settings. In addition to gaining insight into which path in healthcare, if any, interests you, you will explore global health issues, and experience magnificent Thailand first-hand.
WHO IS IT FOR?
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This program is open to anyone exploring a career in medicine, including those interested in becoming medical doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and those who just aren’t sure. Students with an interest in global health, community health, or public health will find that this program explores a number of themes of interest to their potential career by allowing them to learn about healthcare in a developing nation. No prior experience is required.
PROGRAM DETAILS
You will participate in 40 hours of medical shadowing at different hospitals in Chiang Mai. Hospital rotations will occur between 9:00 am-11:00 am and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm during each weekday. Examples of the various hospital rotations include ER, OR, outpatient department, ward rounds, nursing, hemodialysis, dental, and family medicine.You will be accompanied by program coordinators that assist with translation in departments where the doctors and nurses prefer to speak in Thai.
Between and after rotations, there will be presentations, discussion topics, and debriefing sessions. Evenings and weekends will be filled with fun actitivies like zip lining (if you choose!) and exploring street markets.
Chiang Mai is located in the mountainous area of northern Thailand. It is an enchanting Thai cultural hub, filled with elaborate temples and street markets. While in Chiang Mai, you will stay in a hotel or guest house with other students and staff. All in-country transportation and almost all meals are included in your tuition.
ITINERARY
Exact program itinerary is subject to change.
WEEK 1
- 20 hours of medical shadowing
- Visit with Thai healthcare studentsÂ
- Discussion topics, debriefings, and presentations, including
- Â Health system and health indicators in Thailand
- Traditional medicine in Thailand
- Â Comparison of medical education in the U.S. and Thailand
- Chiang Mai tour with temple visits
- Thai cooking class
- Â Visit to Night Bazaar for shopping and cultural activities
- Monk chat/meditation
- Ziplining or alternative activity
WEEK 2
- 20 hours of medical shadowing
- Visit local dog shelter
- Visit a children’s home that began as an orphanage for children with HIVÂ
- Visit rice paddy to learn about rice planting
- Discussion topics, debriefings, and presentations, including
- One Health: Human/Animal health connection
- Global health and communicable disease
- One Health: Human/Environmental Health connection
- Doi Suthep and Doi PuiÂ
- Visit to Sunday Street Market
- Visit Nimman area for shopping and cultural activities
- Free evening to explore on your own
PROGRAM DATES
May 25 – June 8, 2024
TUITION
Tuition is $3950. All housing and meals are included in your tuition. Tuition does not include international airfare. Participants must book their own airfare to Chiang Mai, Thailand (CNX). Airport transfers in Chiang Mai are included in your tuition.
Your space is not held until your $1,000 deposit (credited toward tuition) is paid. The desposit is non-refundable. All prices are in U.S. dollars.
Interest-free payment plans are available.Â
Included in program tuition:
- Airport transfers in Thailand
- All meals except for free evening dinner
- Lodging
- All lectures, guest speakers, or learning activities
- All fees for included tourist activities
- Program lab coat and t-shirt
- 24/7 staff support
Not included in program tuition:
- $30 application fee
- Airfare
- Medical insurance (required)
- Personal budget for souvenirs, etc.
- Free evening-time activities and food
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
For over a decade, the Center for Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA) has provided academically challenging and transformative pre-health study abroad experiences. In conjunction with our parent company, which has offered study abroad opportunities in Thailand for more than 10 years, we are excited to offer this exciting medical shadowing program in Thailand.Â
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