This is an immersion Spanish language study with onsite exposure to primary and community health care in a developing country.
This experience provides one-on-one instruction in the Spanish language, using the facilities of the Escuela de Idiomas Truxillo and the Salvador Parades Hospital in Trujillo, Honduras. Participants study Spanish language grammar and structure with strong emphasis on conversation. Due to the individualized nature of the instruction, students at any level of Spanish language knowledge are able to participate in this program.
Students learn about health care delivery in Honduras through observing/volunteering at the public hospital, interacting with Honduran health care professionals, and volunteering at local public and private health clinics. Program components include:
- In-depth orientation sessions prior to departure
- Observation of primary and community health care programs
- Individual Spanish language instruction, 20 hours per week
- Honduran family homestay
- Variety of volunteer opportunities Special cultural activities
Dates
Departure date is Saturday, May 16, 2009. Participants MUST travel to
Trujillo as a group on Saturday, May 16. There will be no exceptions to
the departure date. Return dates are flexible. Each student determines
own return date. More information on making flight arrangements will be
given to students selected into the program.
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Requirements
Application and interview required. If space permits, students, faculty,
and staff of the Indiana University School of Medicine as well as non-IUSM
students will be considered. Non-refundable $150 Program Fee for IU/IUSM
affiliated participants required to secure placement once selected. Non-IU/IUSM
participants pay a non-refundable $300 Program Fee.
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Number of Participants
Up to twelve participants.
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Housing
Homestays with a Honduran family in Trujillo.
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Costs
Approximately $2200 covers a 4-week experience that includes: program
fee, individual Spanish language instruction (20 hours/week), homestay
with a Honduran family, most meals, required texts, airport pickup &
travel costs to Trujillo, special cultural activities and
hotel/transportation/exit costs on return trip. Not included: necessary
immunizations and personal weekend or end-of-trip travel expenses.
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Program Coordinators
Antonio Cardona, Javier F. Sevilla, MD and Jennifer L. Custer, BA. Sr.
Cardona is the Director of the Escuela de Idiomas Truxillo in Trujillo,
Honduras; Dr. Sevilla, originally from Trujillo, Honduras, is faculty
with the IUSM Department of Family Medicine; Ms. Custer, former Peace
Corps Volunteer in Honduras, is the Program Manager for the ENLACE
Program at the IUSM Department of Family Medicine.
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Questions
Contact Jennifer Custer, Program Manager. Phone: 317.274.6539 or jcuster@iupui.edu.
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