"Improving the health status of underserved populations through sustainable and comprehensive research, service and educational initiatives related to infectious diseases."

                     17th Tropical Disease Biology Workshop in Ecuador                      2010

Dr. Joan Cunningham, Program Director
Summer  2010
July 25th to August 6th 2019
- up to 5 quarter credit hours

(approximate dates, subject to change and cancellation)

Non-credit option available

Vaccinations and Travel Health Information

CDC recommendations for travel to Ecuador will be followed.

  • Participants are required to take anti-malarial prophylaxis medication as directed by a physician
  • Bacterial Meningitis
  • Yellow Fever (Proof of vaccination required to enter the Amazon Region)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis A
  • Typhoid
  • Rabies (Not mandatory but recommended)
  • Participants are required to have health insurance that would cover any medical expenses in Ecuador.

Bednets, insect repellent (20% DEET recommended) will be used in tropical areas and should be purchased by participants prior to the workshop.

If you have any medical condition that would prevent you to conduct physical exercise (moderate hiking) in a hot and humid environment please contact Dr. Romoser to determine your eligibility.

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Useful information

Web Journals from Previous years
Get a flavor of previous workshops in Ecuador. Read the Web Journals from Previous TDI Sponsored workshops. Contact past participants.

Photo Galleries
A picture is worth a thousand words. See a selection of 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
TDI programs have an excellent safety record. See details about the logistical arrangements, email access, etc.

Course requirements
Course numbers, term papers, web journals, etc.

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

 


For more information contact Dr. Grijalva at grijalva@ohiou.edu
Ohio University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Irvine Hall, Athens, Ohio 45701
740-593-2530 740-597-2778 fax

Last updated: 04/11/2012