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Summer, 2013
( arrive
in Quito June 1, departure from Quito June 16)
 The
Primary Health Care Clinical Elective in Ecuador Program will involve a
variety of clinical and health education experiences.
Activities will
include physical-clinical examinations
and follow up, community
education and clinical shadowing. Students will work
alongside medical technicians and physicians from the
Ministry of Health
and Catholic University of Ecuador. Students will also
have the opportunity to participate in home visits to research and
conduct interventions related to the social, cultural and economic
issues associated with the risk factor of Chagas disease. The
objectives of the program are to:
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Provide quality primary care and health education to
Ecuadorians.
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Provide opportunities for hands on clinical experience
and cultural exchange with Ecuadorian health care
workers.
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Give exposure to different healthcare settings and
systems.
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Develop professionalism and cultural competence.
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Explore healthcare in low resources settings.
Clinical
Experience In Rural Communities
The Ecuadorean Ministry of Health will organize Health Brigades in three
to four rural communities as part of the ongoing work focused on Chagas
disease and community health in general. The team will assist in setting
up the clinic in the village's school and will provide assistance to the
Ecuadorean personnel in its operation. Students and preceptors will
rotate in the different stations within the clinic. These include: 1)
Patient intake, 2) pre clinical screening, 3) laboratory, 4) eyeglass
clinic, 5) clinic, 6) pharmacy and 7) community education. Staff and
students from Catholic University of Ecuador will help as translators.
Eligibility
Open to OU-HCOM and College of Health
Sciences and Professions students in good standing (HCOM) or at least a
3.0 overall GPA. Non-Ohio University students also accepted.
Excursions
Excursions will include a trip
to the Podocarpus National Park and a city tour of Quenca and nearby
ruins.
Living Arrangements
Lodging will be in economy hostels or motels.
In Quito meals will take place at the Catholic University Dining Hall or
local restaurants. In the field, breakfast, snack, lunch and
dinner will be prepared by local personnel in the communities.
Program Fees (clinical
component only)
(Contact
Dr. Grijalva for costs of participating in the
International Research Training or staying in Ecuador longer after
the clinical component to work in the lab.)
All fees may vary +/-$100 based on the size of
the team.
Ohio
Nursing Students
(Also Physical
Therapy, Other Health Professions)
HCOM Medical Students
Preceptors
(physicians, residents in training and other practicing health
care professionals that volunteer their time)
Courses and Credit
OCOM 8911 Global Health Rotation(2)
NRSE 4900 Special Topics in Nursing (2)
HSP 2900 Special Topics in Health Science (1-3)
HSP 5900 Special Topics in Health Science (1-3)
PT 7930 Independent Study in Physical Therapy (1-3)
Application Process (Deadline March 1, 2013)
1. Complete the online application (http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/)
and
essay.
2. 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 as well as sign up for an OHIO
E-mail account. Please consult the checklist for more
information.
3. Students will be notified of their nomination to the program 2
weeks after the application deadline (March 1, 2013). Once you have been accepted to a program you will receive a
letter indicating additional requirements for participation in the
program. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Funding opportunities:
1) OU-HCOM
STUDENTS can apply to
Global Health
Travel Awards
2) All
participants can apply to the
TDI Student Travel Award
3) OU
Students can apply to the
Office of Education Abroad
Summer Travel Grants
Contact Information
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Useful
Information
Podcast
series about the TDI project
A series of 10 podcasts showcasing
the different activities within the
program.
What to bring
A list of suggested supplies,
clothing and other items.
Travelers Health Information
Vaccinations required, anti-malaria
prophylaxis, etc.
Logistics and Safety
TDI programs have an excellent
safety record. See details about the
logistical arrangements, email access,
etc.
Guidelines for Ethical Practice
The OHIO-Heritage College of Osteopathic
Medicine has adopted the AAMC’s
“Guidelines for Premedical and Medical
Students Providing Patient Care During
Clinical Experiences Abroad”.
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Other
resources
Ecuador Links
Information about Ecuador: News and
Media, Tourism, Cities, Culture, etc.
Infectious Disease Links
Information about protozoan, bacterial,
Viral diseases and relevant
organizations
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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
do not
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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