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addition to Himalayan Health Exchange's short-term health care expeditions,
an extended program for medical, dental, research, public health and
nursing students desiring international health exposure and experience
can be arranged. Prior to or immediately following a regularly scheduled
expedition, students work side by side with local and U.S.-based health
care providers in a spirit of learning, and information and technical
exchange. We begin with a health needs assessment involving dialogue
and relationship-building with local health officials to determine
how to contribute the best possible care and information to the local
patient population. The focus is preventive medicine and public health
education. Specialties may be utilized depending on student interests
and areas of study. We always maintain a professional respect for
the local health care delivery system as well as any religious or
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Dr. Sujata Tipnis (Assistant Professor, University of Texas
Health Science Center ) supervises Peter Holoch MS II |
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- To gain international
health exposure
- To learn,
develop and apply practical skills in non-traditional settings
- To develop
sensitivity to different health care delivery systems by working
alongside local health care providers
- To introduce
students to cultures and lifestyles in remote rural areas
- To develop
awareness by analyzing social, economic and health need
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duration of regular camps, with full participation of U.S.
health care professionals, is usually 14-19 days. Our student
program in certain regions can, however, be designed for
a period of 4-5 weeks depending on the interests and field
of study, and can be further extended. It is the norm for
participating students to arrive prior to the start of a
regularly scheduled expedition however, in some cases, students
may begin their program immediately following a scheduled
expedition.
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Catherine Collinson, Final Year Medical
Student
University
of Edinburgh, UK,
Examining a patient Kalim Pong 2004
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Oliver
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4th Year Dental Student Newcastle, UK
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Notes:
Due to the nature of these camps, we are able to accommodate
only small teams of doctors, dentists, nurses, and medical
students. In addition to excellence in delivery of care, important
qualities in participants are:
- Ability
to work as a team member;
- Flexibility
and an open mind;
- Willingness
to live with what's provided in remote areas, at times improvised;
- Resourcefulness
and the ability to make the most of the situation at hand;
- A sense
of humor;
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you wish to apply, please provide us with documentation
of your student status along with a completed application
and deposit. Please read the terms and conditions
mentioned in the application. No previous international
experience is required. If you are looking for support
for your expenses, consider approaching your dean's
office, college and medical alumni associations, community
and business organizations (Lions and Rotary Clubs),
religious groups, and similar resources. |
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