Cuernavaca, Mexico
Program Type: UA Faculty-led
Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
Level of Study: Graduate, Undergraduate
GPA: 2.5
Class Eligibility: Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Graduate
Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
Language of Instruction: English
Spend a summer in beautiful Cuernavaca, Mexico learning about Comparative Health Analysis and Intercultural Communication for Health Sciences. The 5-week program is offered in collaboration with the Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, one of the most important Public Health Institutes in Latin America. Learn from distinguished INSP guest lecturers while we visit sites that exemplify the pillars of Mexican healthcare system.
Tentative program dates: June 6- July 7, 2022
Courses
Note: the courses below are currently going through the UA course approval process & should be approved by mid-Fall semester. Both courses will be available for Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Faculty
Faculty Lead: Gabriela Valdez, PhD: gvaldez@arizona.edu
Cuernavaca, Mexico is known as the city of eternal spring because of the beautiful weather all year round. It is located only one hour and a half from Mexico City. The program is offered in collaboration with the Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, the most important Public Health Institution in Mexico that houses the most cutting-edge and innovative public health research projects in Mexico. INSP is also considered one of the most important Public Health Institutions in Latin America.
Students will stay with a host family in a private bedroom with their private bathroom. Housing includes all three meals every day and transportation to and from school.
Students who receive the Pell Grant may qualify for the Gilman Scholarship. Applications due on October 6 & March 2.
Students should also apply to the Fund for Education Abroad if eligible!
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