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| M4 Selective: Global Heatlh
Director: Peter J. Kragel, M.D. and Rosina Chia, Ph.D.
Duration: 4 Weeks, 1/2 time
Location: Global Classroom
Dates Offered: April 2006
Goals:
- Understand how health care systems differ in other countries
- Understand how culture impacts health decisions
- Understand how training of health providers differs in other countries
Objectives:
- Upon completion of the elective, participants will be able to:
- Describe different health systems and how they impact health care
- Describe how cultural background impacts patient care
- Describe strengths and weaknesses of other systems of medical educations
- Give an oral presentation on an aspect of global health
Student Experience:
Students participate in structured interaction with students from other countries using the internet and the global health classroom. Students will also be paired with student(s) from other countries and conduct e-mail and chat communication to further discussions related to health issues and explore cultural differences leading to an appreciation and understanding of other cultures.
The structured interaction will include:
I. Cultural aspects of health
A. Folk/alternative medicine
B. Cultural issues related to healthy behavior/lifestyle
C. Social stigmas: HIV, mental health, cancer, SARS etc.
II. Comparative Health Systems
A. Access
B. Payment
C. Service Available
D. Pharmacy
III. Medical Training
A. Curriculum
B. Length
C. Residency/match
D. Length of training
E. Tuition
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