Dates: April 5th to May 3rd, 2008 (Subject to change)

Location of program: Quito, Ecuador

Partner Institution in host country:
Catholic University of Ecuador

Directors of the program:
Mario J. Grijalva, Ph.D. 333 Irvine Hall 3 2192 grijalva@ohio.edu
Drozek, David, D.O. 060 Grosvenor 3-2500 drozek@oucom.ohiou.edu

Requirements for admission to program:

• Completion of the 3rd year of Medical education or equivalent
• Intermediate Spanish Language knowledge (Translation service
  will be available if needed
• Approval by the program director
• Approval by the International Programs Office at OUCOM

Academic Credit:
Advanced OUCOM medical students will receive 3 credits per week for elective clinical rotations (OCOM 891)

Housing and meal arrangements:
Students will be housed with host families chosen by the Catholic University Host Family Program. As part of this arrangement, the host family will provide two meals each day, one single occupancy room, and a bathroom that will be shared with no more that 2 other family members.
Host families will also provide laundry service to the students.
Students can elect to bring a packed lunch or to eat at the cafeteria of the participating hospital. Students will be responsible for their lodging and meals during any weekend trips.

Language requirements:
Completion of a Medical Spanish training program will be required for participation. Students will have to demonstrate an intermediate level of Spanish language proficiency. This will be assessed during a phone or personal interview with the program director.

This requirement can be waived at the discretion of the director contingent on agreement by the student to use a translator during activities that so require it. Translator will be provided at students expense (~$500 additional).

Pre departure orientation:
Students will receive one pre-departure orientation, conducted by the program directors. This 2-hour orientation will cover all basic information concerning
(1) safety when traveling abroad,
(2) logistics of the program,
(3) a detailed rotation schedule, and
(4) host family contact information.

Medical students will complete an online module on tropical diagnosis. Those students at the Athens campus will be required to attend Bobcats Abroad. All participants will receive a copy of the study abroad handbook.

Immediately upon arrival in Ecuador, personnel from Catholic University and the local coordinator will conduct an in-depth orientation regarding safety, logistics, culture, ground rules and specific information about the clinical rotations. In each clinical service, the faculty preceptor will conduct an orientation specific to its facilities, procedures, etc.

Post arrival activities:
OUCOM students are required to write a 5-page paper reflecting on their international experience.
A presentation will be arranged by participating students that will describe their activities in Ecuador. This presentation will be delivered to other students at their clinical sites and will be broadcast by videoconference to other medical students, OUCOM faculty and staff.

Estimated Student Expenses:

• Billed by OU
  • Program Fee:  $1,800.00
  • Administrative Fee:  $150.00
• Total Billed by OU $1,950.00
   
• Out of Pocket Expenses
  • Passport and Photos $107.00
  • Immunizations $300.00
  • Exit Tax $40.00
  • Airfare $700.00
  • Food not covered by program fee $300.00
  • Student ID Card $22.00
  • Personal/Incidentals $200.00
• Total Out-of-Pocket Expenses $1,669.00]

Total Estimated Cost $3,619.00

• Translator (optional) $500.00