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Key
Information |
| Dates: |
August 1st to August
15th 2012 (2 weeks) |
| Type: |
Observational,
participatory |
| Eligibility |
Students from institutions of Higher Education
Undergraduate, graduate, medical, non-degree |
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Deadline: |
April 15th. New applications
are being received |
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Cost: |
Program fee (will be
updated soon)
Cost of 5 UG credits tuition (quarter credits) or Non-credit fee
$150 administrative fee.
Airline ticket cost ($550 to $850, depending on
dates and airline)
Passport, vaccinations, supplies (~$200) |
| Application: |
http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/ |
| Contact: |
Joan
Cunningham, 060 Irvine
Hall,
cunninj1@ohio.edu
(740) 593 9482;
(740) 597 2778 (Fax) |
Detailed program information
The
high prevalence of tropical diseases in developing countries
is a consequence of a large number of issues that come
together to create a propitious environment for the spread
of disease. A key element for the improvement the health of
a population is the improvement of living conditions and
information about prevention at the community level. We will
examine first hand the issues that hinder community
socio-economic development and their consequences relative
the incidence and prevalence of disease.
During the two weeks we will visit modern medical facilities
in Quito, and rural facilities in the Napo (Upper Amazon
basin), Tungurahua (Andes Mountains) and Manabi (coastal
Pacific) provinces. In these areas, we will visit rural
communities and examine in a general way issues related to
public health, health care delivery, community
socio-economic development and education. Our group will
interact directly with community leaders, health care
providers and school teachers. In addition, we will visit
regional health care facilities and interact with public
health officials at the provincial level. Round tables with
the participation of our group, public health official s
and community members will be organized to allow for
discussion of our observations and exchange of points of
view among the participants. We will also examine the role
that traditional healers play as health care providers and
their interactions with the “western” medical establishment.
The workshop language will be
English and Ecuadorian staff will be available for
translations.
Visit the WebJournal from the 16th Trop. Disease Biology
Workshop Program.
The
multidisciplinary nature of the program makes it appropriate
for students interested in public health and medicine, the
environment, international development, health education,
international relief work, biology, engineering, political
science, economics, sociology, anthropology, economics, and
others. Undergraduate, graduate and medical students are
encouraged to apply. Opportunities for MPH projects and
theses are available. Special arrangements can also be made
for faculty interested in program participation. Students of
all higher education institutions in the United States and
abroad are eligible to apply.
Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. Admittance into
the program is at the discretion of TDI. Applications are
evaluated in the order they are received. Applicants are
notified within two weeks of the decision. Applications
received after the formal deadline which are deemed
acceptable will be placed on a waiting list. If necessary,
following the formal application deadline applications will
be accepted until all available slots are full.
Route proposed for 2012
A detailed itinerary with specific activities will be
distributed ONLY to participants and will be announced in
April 2012.
General description: After landing in Quito, Ecuador's
capital, we will travel to the heart of the rain forest in
the Upper Amazon Basin where we will visit several areas in
Napo province and conduct activities in rural communities in
the rain forest. We will then cross the Andes mountains,
visit communities in the Tungurahua province, and travel
into the Coastal Region where we will visit communities in
Manabi Province near the Pacific Ocean. We will trevel back
to Quito.
Costs of the program
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Program fee (will be updated soon) + cost of 5 UG credits
tuition or Non-credit fee (contact program director for
non-credit information) + $150 administrative fee.
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Program fee and tuition will cover all participant's
expenses in country (food, lodging, transportation,
logistics, etc). Cost not covered include: souvenirs,
entertainment, telephone and internet access charges,
food while in route from USA to Quito to USA.
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Airline ticket cost (participants are responsible for
arranging their own flight,
see
logistics page). Past participants have purchase tickets
from different cities in the USA to Quito from $450 to
$750, depending on dates and airline.
- Beyond
that, cash for souvenirs, etc. A backup credit card is a
good idea in the event of unforeseen expenses. You can
cash travelers checks in Quito, but are unlikely to be
able to do so at most of our other destinations.
Traveler’s checks are useless outside of the cities.
- Attend
information meetings (See announcements above) or
participate in conference calls.
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Complete the online application (http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/)
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Students will be notified of the decision in two weeks
after the receipt of their application materials.
- A non
refundable deposit will be required upon acceptance into
the program. The deposit will be applied to the program
costs and deducted from the participant’s bill:
OU - Participants will be given a deposit slip at the
Office of International Programs
OUCOM,
221A Grosvenor Hall, and will have
to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 to the
Bursar's office (Chubb Hall). Cash, check or credit card
payments accepted.
Non-OU Participants will be asked to mail
non-refundable deposit of $500 to the
Office of International Programs
OUCOM,
221A Grosvenor Hall, Athens, OH 45701. Checks
are payable to Ohio University.
- E-mail
a current picture showing your face as a jpg attachment
to the program director. This picture will be used for
the participants dossier.
- Get
passport (review expiration date)
- Get
vaccinations (Hudson Health Center or other health care
provider - appointments usually required)
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Final payment will be billed by Ohio
University Prior to departure (Mid May to Early June).
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Useful
information
Web
Journals from Previous years
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Ecuador. Read the Web Journals from
Previous TDI Sponsored workshops.
Contact past participants.
Photo
Galleries
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pictures submitted by past participants.
Funding Sources
for Students
Listing of internal and external funding sources for participation in TDI sponsored
programs.
What to
bring
A list of suggested supplies, clothing and other
items.
Travelers
Health Information
Vaccinations required, anti-malaria prophylaxis,
etc.
Logistics and
Safety
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See details about the logistical arrangements, email
access, etc.
Course
requirements
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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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