Child Family Health International (CFHI): Amazon Community and Indigenous Health, Ecuador
Child Family Health International (CFHI)
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Learn about challenges in healthcare services for rural communities of the world, such as the town of Puyo on the border of the Amazon. Students will learn about the issues facing this region, including both cultural and socioeconomic elements li... read more
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Learn about challenges in healthcare services for rural communities of the world, such as the town of Puyo on the border of the Amazon. Students will learn about the issues facing this region, including both cultural and socioeconomic elements like financial barriers, practices of traditional medicine, and remote location with no access to healthcare providers. Participants will witness efforts of local practitioners to give support to rural communities, and to a limited degree may assist with these efforts.
There are two tracks available on this program, which students may choose between: Community Medicine and Indigenous Health. Both options include a week-long Spanish course as well as an introduction to the culture of Ecuador and hospital visits during an orientation in Quito. After orientation the program will move to Puyo.
Community Medicine Track: Students will explore the concept of community medicine, looking at the overall health of community members. Focusing on disease prevention and early disease diagnosis, this unique perspective of exploring healthcare will give participants the opportunity to see the realities of these services. Students will have direct experience working in campaigns for education and outreach in and around the Puyo area, as well as a participation in rotations.
Indigenous Health Track: Participants will get the chance to work with local indigenous groups to learn about the traditional methods and practices used by this community. Students will learn about ancestral healing practices and observe the interaction of allopathic and traditional medicine.
There are two tracks available on this program, which students may choose between: Community Medicine and Indigenous Health. Both options include a week-long Spanish course as well as an introduction to the culture of Ecuador and hospital visits during an orientation in Quito. After orientation the program will move to Puyo.
Community Medicine Track: Students will explore the concept of community medicine, looking at the overall health of community members. Focusing on disease prevention and early disease diagnosis, this unique perspective of exploring healthcare will give participants the opportunity to see the realities of these services. Students will have direct experience working in campaigns for education and outreach in and around the Puyo area, as well as a participation in rotations.
Indigenous Health Track: Participants will get the chance to work with local indigenous groups to learn about the traditional methods and practices used by this community. Students will learn about ancestral healing practices and observe the interaction of allopathic and traditional medicine.
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Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Custom
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Health and Fitness
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Public Health
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Child Family Health International (CFHI) Scholarships
Child Family Health International is pleased to offer partial scholarships for select 2015 and 2016 program dates. Since 2007, we have provided CFHI Global Health Scholars with more than $100,000 in scholarship funding. CFHI is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to the mission and vision of CFHI.
$500-$1000
Deadlines:
For those wanting to participate in a CFHI Global Health Education program from August-December, the application submission deadline is June 17. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 17.
For participants aiming to go on a program between January-April, the application submission deadline is November 12. Scholarship recipients will be notified by December 10.
Guidelines/Requirements:
CFHI is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is the policy of CFHI to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to the mission and vision of CFHI. Scholarships will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to their communities as well as financial need and an interest in exchanging ideas and sharing experiences with people in Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico and South Africa. Priority will be given to people of ethnicities under-represented in CFHI programs, as well as those who have had limited opportunity to travel abroad. All interested in attending a CFHI program during the specified program months/year and who are financially able to pay the remaining program fees along with their own airfare are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who apply for scholarship consideration as well as submit an application to a CFHI program online. Scholarship applicants wishing to attend any CFHI program in Latin America (Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador) must meet the language eligibility requirements listed for that program.
Recipients of CFHI scholarships will be required to pay their own airfare, the balance of their CFHI program fees, and any personal expenses as outlined on the program description pages. Recipients must keep a clinical and cultural immersion journal to be used as part of their scholarship report submitted at the end of their program. They must take photographs while abroad that may be used on the CFHI website and in CFHI publications and materials.
Recipients may also be required to write an article about their experience for CFHI newsletters or other publications. They must also be willing to report their perspective on diversity in the host country with particular focus in medical and social contexts. CFHI will ask recipients to act as Campus Representatives or Alumni Ambassadors for prospective CFHI participants, and may be asked to attend study abroad fairs in their local area.
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