Global Healthcare Practice in South America
New Student Global
Connection
This program will allow incoming new students students, and current students
interested in pursing healthcare professions, the chance to compare U.S.
and South American Healthcare systems via coursework and travel to Argentina and Brazil from July 12 - 23, 2024 before beginning their Fall semester at WVU.
Students will spend a week in Morgantown completing pre-trip coursework
and getting an introduction to U.S. and WVU healthcare systems, before traveling
to South America.
As much a part of the program, the cultural exploration of South America will also
give students an intimate understanding of the national culture and how these places
and people interact with the local culture.
Week 1, July 8 - 12 (Pre-Departure):
Monday: Lecture on the Practice of Medicine in the US + Tour of Hospital (2 hours)
Tuesday: Lecture on the Practice of Nursing in the US + Tour of Clinic (2 hours)
Wednesday: Lecture on the Practice of Pharmacy in the US + Tour of Pharmacy (2 hours)
Thursday: Lecture on Infectious Diseases Commonly Encountered While Traveling (2 hours)
Friday/Saturday: Travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil + Orientation Session + Cultural Tour +Welcome Dinner
Sunday: Lecture on the History & Culture of Brazil and Argentina
Week 2, July 15-21 (Travel)
Monday: Lecture on Practice of Medicine & Nursing in Brazil + Visit to a Basic Health Unit
Tuesday: Lecture on Practice of Pharmacy in Brazil + Visit to a Pharmacy and a Large Pharmaceutical Industry + Visit a Drugstore and Tour with a Specialist
Wednesday: Visit to UNIFESP, a University Hospital and Top Research Center
Thursday: Travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Friday: Lecture on Practice of Medicine & Nursing in Argentina + Visit to a Public Hospital
Saturday/Sunday: Cultural Experience Days
Week 3, July 17-23 (Travel)
Monday: Lecture on Practice of Pharmacy in Argentina + Visit to a Large Pharmaceutical Industry + Farewell Dinner
Tuesday: Return to the U.S.
Post Travel Abroad Experience
Date TBD: Multiple Choice Final Exam (2 hours - online)