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INTL-1041 International Health Preclinical Preceptorship
Department:
Center for International Health
Faculty:
Smith
Eligible Students:
end of first year
Maximum Enrollment:
unlimited
Period(s) Offered:
11, 12
Description:
After 3 days or preparatory lectures and workshops, students will travel to overseas site working with approved preceptor. Required for Global Health Track. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan at (409) 772-0637 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
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INTL-1042 Medical Spanish Abroad - Preclinical Preceptorship
Department:    Center for International Health
Faculty:   Smith, Piccardo
Eligible Students:   end of first year
Maximum Enrollment:   unlimited
Period(s) Offered:   11, 12
Description:   Students will enroll in a Spanish language course that has been approved by the Center. Most programs will include a homestay, at least 4 hours per day of language instruction, work in a clinic or hospital setting to prctice their medical language skills, as well as cultural immersion activities. Students interested in learning medical Spaish in Spanish speaking countries have a variety of locales and opportunities to consider. Course has unlimited enrollment, however, no more than 4 students may attend any one campus per block. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan @ (409) 772-0637 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
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FAMU-1043 Medical Spanish & Hispanic Culture Preclinical Preceptorship
Department:    Family Medicine
Faculty:   Weaver, Smith, Piccardo
Eligible Students:   end of first year
Maximum Enrollment:   10
Period(s) Offered:   11
Description:   Provides students with the ability to communicate with their Spanish speaking patients and understand the cultural beliefs and practices important to caring for Hispanic populations. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan @ (409) 772-0637 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
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INTL-4001 Intenstive Course in Tropical and Travel Medicine
Department:    Internal Medicine Infectious Disease Division
Faculty:   A. Clinton White
Eligible Students:   Years 3 and 4
Maximum Enrollment:   40
Period(s) Offered:   8 only
Description:   Provide students and other trainees with an in-depth didactic training in tropical medicine and travel health with a goal of preparing them for international work. This course is part of a new global health track designed to satisfy the criteria for the American Society for Tropical Medicine Certificate of Knowledge in tropical Medicine and TravelHealth. Required for Global Health Track.
More Information:   http://ar.utmb.edu/04-05review/bdisplay.asp?rec=384
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INTL-4005 International Primary Health Care
Department:    Center for International Health
Faculty:   Smith
Eligible Students:   3rd & 4th year
Maximum Enrollment:   unlimited
Period(s) Offered:   1-13
Description:   In collaboration with faculty, students will identify a primary care, public and/or community health site. Activities will vary depending on the student’s interests and the specific site, but might include direct provision of medical care, assessing the health of the community, or involvement in health education projects. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan at (409)771-1222 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
More Information:   http://ar.utmb.edu/04-05review/bdisplay.asp?rec=102
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INTL-4006 Advanced Medical Field Experience in International Health
Department:    Center for International Health
Faculty:   Smith, White
Eligible Students:   3rd & 4th year
Maximum Enrollment:   unlimited
Period(s) Offered:   1-13
Description:   Students will work with a UTMB faculty member to select a site and learning objectives specific to their interests. It involves independent travel and living in a foreign country while studying the medical care system of that country and participating in clinical activities related to their area of interest. Required for Global Health Track. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan at (409) 771-1222 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
More Information:   http://ar.utmb.edu/04-05review/bdisplay.asp?rec=375
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INTL-4015 Medical Field Experience in International Health
Department:    Center for International Health
Faculty:   Smith, White
Eligible Students:   3rd & 4th year
Maximum Enrollment:   unlimited
Period(s) Offered:   1-13
Description:   Students will work with a UTMB faculty member to select a site and learning objectives specific to their interests. It involves independent travel and living in a foreign country while studying the medical care system of that country and participating in clinical activities related to their area of interest. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan at (409) 772-0637 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
More Information:   http://ar.utmb.edu/04-05review/bdisplay.asp?rec=48
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INTL-4042 Medical Spanish Abroad
Department:    Center for International Health
Faculty:   Smith, Piccardo
Eligible Students:   3rd & 4th year
Maximum Enrollment:   unlimited;maximum of 4 students at any one campus
Period(s) Offered:   1-13
Description:   Students will enroll in a Spanish language course that has been approved by the Center. Programs include a homestay, at least 4 hours per day of language instruction, work in a clinic or hospital setting to practice their medical language skills, as well as cultural immersion activities. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan @ (409) 772-0637 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
More Information:   http://ar.utmb.edu/04-05review/bdisplay.asp?rec=305
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FAMU-4004 Medical Spanish and Hispanic Culture
Department:    Family Medicine
Faculty:   Weaver, Smith, Piccardo
Eligible Students:   3rd & 4th year
Maximum Enrollment:   12
Period(s) Offered:   3, 5, 8, and 11
Description:   Provides students with the ability to communicate with their Spanish speaking patients and understand the cultural beliefs and practices important to caring for Hispanic populations. Course is taught on UTMB campus. For more information contact Marianne Trainer Mesusan @ (409) 772-0637 or mtrainer@utmb.edu
More Information:   http://ar.utmb.edu/04-05review/bdisplay.asp?rec=65
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July 15 2008

The Mountain Fund - a unique volunteer opportunity


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September 09 2008

Unite For Sight 6th Annual Global Health & Development Conference

You are encouraged to submit an abstract for a presentation related to medicine, public health, global health, international development, social entrepreneurship, among other topics. The abstract deadline is September 15, and abstracts must be submitted through the online system at http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference


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August 18 2008

Vietnam Trip Report

This trip has given me the opportunities to learn various Vietnamese medical terminologies, analyze the culture more deeply, practice basic clinical skills, widen my medical knowledge, and exchange perspectives with foreign practitioners. I was able to see many abnormalities and disorders that I would never get to see in the U.S. However, I think it would have been more beneficial if I had a more extensive knowledge of the basic medical science. It was amazing to be immersed in such a different environment and I recommend it to anyone who desires an exotic learning experience.


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