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Countries/States Served:
Costa Rica
People Utilized or Employed:
Nursing, Public Health, Trainable Volunteers
Types of Students Allowed:
Medical Students, Nursing Students |
Program Length:
Long Term (Greater than 1 month)
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Current Volunteer Opportunities (Unpaid Positions)
Socialized vs. Private Healthcare in Central America's Most Advanced Medical System needed for
1 to 3 months
Opportunity Description:
SALUD Medical Spanish Course
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Program (included in tuition):
* 4 weeks 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Private room with host family
* Breakfast and dinner daily with host family
* 2 lectures on Costa Rican health issues
* 5-6 on-site observational visits to various types of medical centers
* 1 weekend excursion
* 3 half-day tours/trips
* Cultural Activities
* Airport pick-up and drop off to/from San Jose airport
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service
Requirements:
Your Spanish level must be ALL LEVELS. This program is open to the following: 1st year Med Student, 2nd year Med Student, 3rd year Med Student, 4th year Med Student, EMTs, Nurses, Nursing Students, Other Health Professionals, Physician Assistants, Pre-Med students.
Dates and Prices:
Program Dates: May 27-June 24, 2006 (4 weeks)
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Overview of Clinical Settings in Ecuador needed for
1 to 3 months
Opportunity Description:
SALUD Medical Spanish Course
Quito, Ecuador
Program (included in tuition):
* 4 wks 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Private room with host family
* 3 meals daily
* Service learning visits (these vary from observational to more hands-on)
* Discussions/Lectures on Ecuadorian health issues
* 3 weekend activities
* Airport pick-up and drop-off to/from Quito airport
* Orientation tour & materials
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service
Requirements:
Your Spanish level must be Mid-Beginner or higher. This program is open to the following: 1st year Med Student, 2nd year Med Student, 3rd year Med Student, 4th year Med Student, EMTs, Nurses, Nursing Students, Physician Assistants.
Dates and Prices:
Program Dates: June 18-July 15, 2006 (4 weeks)
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Overview of Healthcare in an Impoverished, Indigenous Nation needed for
Less than 1 month
Opportunity Description:
SALUD Medical Spanish Course
Antigua, Guatemala
Program (included in tuition):
* 3 weeks 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Private room with host family
* 3 meals daily (except Sunday)
* 2 hours CULTURE CLASS on health-related topics
* 2-3 study-related visits per week, including ground transportation
* Orientation tour & materials
* 2 weekend excursions (Tikal and Lake Atitlan)
* Airport pick-up and drop off in Guatemala City
* Use of our on-site services in Antigua
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service
Requirements:
Your Spanish level must be High-Beginner or higher. This program is open to the following: 1st year Med Student, 2nd year Med Student, 3rd year Med Student, 4th year Med Student, EMTs, Nurses, Nursing Students, Other Health Professionals, Physician Assistants, Pre-Med students.
Dates and Prices:
Program Dates: July 23-August 12, 2006 (3 weeks)
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Overview of Clinical Settings in Peru needed for
1 to 3 months
Opportunity Description:
SALUD Medical Spanish Course
Cusco, Peru
Program (included in tuition):
* 4 weeks 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Private room with host family
* 3 meals daily with host family
* Discussions/Lectures on Peruvian health issues
* Medical visits and service learning
* 3 weekend activities
* Round-trip Lima-Cusco plane ticket & one night hotel stay in Lima
* Overnight weekend excursion to Machu Picchu
* Orientation tour and materials
* Airport pick-up and drop-off
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service
Requirements:
Your Spanish level must be Mid-Beginner or higher. This program is open to the following: 1st year Med Student, 2nd year Med Student, 3rd year Med Student, 4th year Med Student, EMTs, Nurses, Nursing Students, Other Health Professionals.
Dates and Prices:
Program Dates: July 2-July 28 (4 weeks)
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
15
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Mission Statement: (See Web Site For Updated Information)
SALUD Medical Spanish Course - Alajuela, Costa Rica
Socialized vs. Private Healthcare in Central Americas Most Advanced Medical System
Overview:
The Alajuela, Costa Rica program is for four weeks and includes: 20 hours of Spanish classes per week (max 4 students in class); private room with a host family; 2 meals daily (lunch is not included); medical visits and service learning, discussions/lectures on Costa Rican health issues, cultural activities, transportation to/from San Jose airport; 3 half-day tours/trips and 1 weekend excursion.
Program (included in tuition):
4 weeks 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
Private room with host family
Breakfast and dinner daily with host family
2 lectures on Costa Rican health issues
5-6 on-site observational visits to various types of medical centers
1 weekend excursion
3 half-day tours/trips
Cultural Activities
Airport pick-up and drop off to/from San Jose airport
Travel Assistance Program
Emergency message service
Requirements:
Your Spanish level must be ALL LEVELS. This program is open to the following: 1st year Med Student, 2nd year Med Student, 3rd year Med Student, 4th year Med Student, EMTs, Nurses, Nursing Students, Other Health Professionals, Physician Assistants, Pre-Med students.
Dates and Prices:
Program Dates: May 27-June 24, 2006 (4 weeks)
Application Deadline: 6 weeks prior to start date
Program Price: 1825
Airfare: Your responsibility
Extra homestay nights: 18/day
Extra weeks of Classes and Homestay: 355/week
Deposit: (non-refundable): 200 deposit due with application
Final Payment: 6 weeks prior to start date
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