Mexico Immersion in Health Care
Mexico
Term: Summer
Dates: 5/09/09-6/20/09
Description:
The goals of this program are to provide health professions students with: * Spanish language skills while simultaneously exposing them to Mexican culture
* an exploration of the health care systems of Mexico
* exposure to people most likely to migrate to the Unites States
* the current circumstances and pressures driving high rates of migration It is the strong desire of the administration and faculty of the College of Health and Human Services that this interdisciplinary project will provide students with sufficient language skills and cultural understanding so that they will choose to serve this population post-graduation.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$: To be determined.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Scholarships are Available. Dean's Scholarship for Summer Study Abroad
Application Process Involves:
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
Western Michigan University's Mission Statement: The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established by the Board of Trustees in 1998, promotes and supports efforts towards globalization and internationalization of the academic environment of Western Michigan University. The Institute works closely with the International Education Council of the WMU Faculty Senate, as well as with international education committees and projects within and across colleges.
Year Founded: 1903
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