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Healthcare in
Botswana
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Global Health
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Health Sciences Center |
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June 1 to June 15, 2013
Gaborone, Botswana
Directed by Gillian Ice, PhD
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Students will have the opportunity to
explore different healthcare settings in under
resourced areas and shadow doctors, nurses and
clinicians at the Botswana-Baylor Center of
Excellence, the Princess Marina Hospital and other
hospitals and clinics in Gaborone and Serowe.
As part of their involvement,
students will help faculty facilitate a workshop for
Batswana Health Professionals. Students will
also have the opportunity to participate in an
HIV/AIDS voluntary counseling and testing program to
increase knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
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Eligibility
Open to
OU-HCOM and Nursing Students in good
standing (HCOM) or at least a 3.0 overall
GPA. Non-Ohio
University students also accepted.
Living Arrangements
Students will be
housed at the University of Botswana and
meals will be provided at the University.
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Excursions
Students will have the
opportunity to participate in day and weekend
excursions to the Botswana National Museum, the
local craft area, the Gaborone Game Reserve and the
Ladies #1 Detective Agency Tour.
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Courses & Credits
OCOM 8911: Global Health Rotation (2)
NRSE 4900: Special Topics in Nursing (2)
STDY BOTS: International Study Botswana (0)
*Costs
**OHIO Nursing Students
HCOM Students
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*Estimated costs include **Tuition (2 credits), HTH
insurance, malpractice insurance, lodging,
excursions, some meals. Airfare is not included. |
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Application Process -
Application Deadline |
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Complete the on-line application
at
http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/.
Applications due by March 1,
2013.
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Follow the
program
checklist:
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Year 3 & 4
OU HCOM
Students must also
obtain and send a
letter from your
CORE office
confirming you have
permission to
include the program
in your schedule and
that you are in good
academic standing.
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If you are
NOT an Ohio
University Student,
you will need to
complete additional
paperwork and sign
up for an OHIO
E-mail account.
Please consult the
checklist for more
information.
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Students
will be notified of their nomination
to the program 2 weeks after the
application deadline. Once you have
been accepted to the program you
will receive a letter indicating
additional requirements for
participation. These requirements
include an application fee, program
deposit and the purchase of
malpractice insurance. You must also
register with the U.S. Department of
State, submit a
Confirmation of Embassy Registration
Form,
HTH
International Health Insurance Form,
a legible copy of the photo page of
your passport, your flight itinerary
and provide documentation of
immunizations.
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A non-refundable deposit of
$500 will be required within 2 weeks
of acceptance into the program. The
deposit will be applied to the
program costs and deducted from your
bill:
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OU-Participants will
be sent a deposit
slip with their
e-mailed nomination
letter and will have
to pay a
non-refundable
deposit of $500 to
the Bursar's office
(Chubb Hall). Cash
or check payments
accepted.
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Non-OU Participants
will be sent a
deposit slip by mail
and will return
payment by check to
the Office of Global
Health Programs,
OU-HCOM, 224
Grosvenor Hall,
Athens, OH 45701.
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All fees (including the $150
administrative fee) will be posted to your Ohio
University Student Account (You
WILL NOT
receive an invoice by mail)
and be due prior to departure in
Mid-May to Early June. Non-OU
students must activate an OHIO email
address at
https://www.ohio.edu/myid
after completing the Non-Degree
Application and receiving a PID
number from Ohio University
Admissions to access and pay their
account.
For More Information
please contact:
Gillian Ice, PhD, MPH
Phone: 740-593-2128
Funding Opportunities
OU Students can apply to the
Office of Education Abroad
Summer Travel Grants
OU-HCOM & CHSP STUDENTS can
apply to
Global Health
Travel Awards
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For additional information on Botswana, please
visit the
CIA World Factbook. |
Health and Safety
Ohio
University Office of Education Abroad suggests you
follow the recommendations of the Centers for
Disease Control for healthy travel to your
destination:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx.
Please familiarize yourself with these
recommendations and requirements prior to applying
to a program.
Refer to the State Department site for information
related to safety and security at this destination:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html.
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Entry
and Exit Requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a
valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United
States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next
year, apply for your passport now:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.
It is each student’s individual
responsibility to determine the entry and exit requirements
specific to their personal situation.
Some countries also require a
visa to legally enter and reside in the country. The
following information will hold true for most US passport
holders. Entry and exit requirements for this country can be
found at
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html.
US citizens
may need a visa or other
special documents to enter the country for the length of
this program. Please also note that visa requirements may
vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the
program dates, if you have recently visited the country, or
if you plan to travel to other countries during or after the
program.
Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and
requirements prior to applying to a program in order to
determine your appropriate course of action.
For more
specific visa related information please visit OEA’s
Visa Information Page.
http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/Resources/Visa.html
Information for NON-US citizens can be
found
here.
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