XULA: Summer in COSTA RICA
- Location(s): Multiple Locations in Costa Rica, Costa Rica: Traveling in Costa Rica, Costa Rica
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Earn FIVE Xavier credits this summer in Costa Rica! This program includes 75-80 hours of Clinical Practicum. Students will shadow health professionals, observe medical consultations, procedures, medical approaches, and talk to health professionals... read more
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Everything about the people and culture. I also learned about medicine. Lexus Robertson - Xavier University of Louisiana View Entire Review
My experience abroad has helped me discover that I love to travel and am eager to try out new things. Besides all the great education and learning that I was involved with, just being in another country and seeing different cultures is definitely worthwhile. Matthew Robinson - Xavier University of Louisiana View Entire Review
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Earn FIVE Xavier credits this summer in Costa Rica! This program includes 75-80 hours of Clinical Practicum. Students will shadow health professionals, observe medical consultations, procedures, medical approaches, and talk to health professionals about diagnosis hypothesis. They will learn extensively about the health care system in Costa Rica.
Program dates: May 20th – June 16th 2018
Program cost: $4,300 (plus air fare)
Accomodation: Homestay with Costa Rican family
Credit: FIVE Xavier credits
Deposit Deadline: $500 due Feb. 15th to hold your spot!
Contact: Professor Giti Farudi gfarudi@xula.edu Admin Building Room 303B for
more information!
Hospital students will visit in Costa Rica:
1- Hospital Nacional México(HNM)
2- Hospital Calderón Guardia(HCG)
3- Hospital Nacional de Niños(HNN)
Visit to medical facilities-clinics and small clinics EBAIS :
1- Clinica de Tibás, San Jose’
2- Ebais at San Jose, under private administration.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Health Professions
- Health Sciences General
- Allied Health Professions
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Mental and Social Health Services
- Public Health