*This program has been cancelled for 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please check back for updates regarding 2022.*
Shadow physicians for 20+ hours per week, observe multiple specialties, and gain a more global perspective of medicine and health care firsthand. As you explore different medical specialties, you see the European healthcare system from the inside. Outside of the hospital, students broaden horizons by exploring Spain, and participate in educational activities designed to examine and compare various international health systems including European and U.S. systems of care. The program is an excellent opportunity for those thinking about a career in medicine, nursing, allied health, health care systems or administration, public health, or health care policy. It helps you discern if a career in health care is right for you and can fine-tune your career interests. Because all of the physician interactions with patients are in the host language, students who can speak Spanish will have a very rich experience. However, health care partners are prepared to host English-speaking students who are beginners in learning and wanting opportunities to speak Spanish. The program will be located in Seville, where students will shadow doctors and also participate in local cultural and recreational activities. Seville, and Spain’s Andalucian region, is renowned for beautiful cathedrals and plazas, fascinating historical sites, fabulous scenery, Flamenco dancing, excellent restaurants and tapas, and great shopping. The program includes interesting local activities on some weekdays and a day trip to Cadiz. On weekends, students can take optional trips to a wide range of destinations easily available by train or bus such as Granada, Malaga, Cordoba, Ronda, Nerja, Valencia, Madrid, Toledo, or the Algarve region in Portugal. Or, why not spend your weekends soaking in and savoring all that Seville offers, as this city offers so much to see. The program is in partnership with GlobalEd Abroad. You can learn about this exciting BYU program at www.byuglobalhealth.org
DATE
May 13 – June 11, 2021
HOUSING
Housing will be GlobalEd Abroad and will be a homestay with a Spanish family. Students will share a room with another student.
COURSES
Students are required to complete six credits. Students chose three credits of internship (HLTH 496R*, IAS 399R, LFSCI 199R, LFSCI 399R) or Applied International Health (HLTH 481) AND three credits of either Directed Public Health Readings (HLTH 492), Health Problems Workshop: Comparative Analysis of U.S. and European Health Care Systems, Policies, and Health Outcomes (HLTH 403R), or Mentored Research (HLTH 491R). HLTH 496R* is for senior-level public health majors. It requires completion of prerequisite courses and that specific internship requirements are met. HLTH 496R is usually not suitable for Health Promotion students in this program, but may qualify for Health Science students under certain conditions.
ELECTIVE
Students may be interested in investigating the local culture by taking IAS 380 Cultural Proofs for 1–3 credit hours. This self-guided course allows students to do independent intercultural research, interview locals, and experience local culture.
COST
$4,500-5,000
This cost includes LDS undergraduate tuition (6 credits), internship placement fees, housing, breakfast on weekdays for 4 weeks, 2-4 group meals per week in program location, international health insurance coverage, local excursions/cultural activities in program location vicinity, day trip to Cadiz, and some transportation. Does not include international airfare, passport, transportation not related to hospital shadowing, airport transfer to and from program housing location, international data plan, personal expenses, and most meals.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent at:
BYU Travel | 801-422-6293 | travel@byu.edu | 280 HRCB
PREPARATION
Accepted students are required to participate in an international preparation course (IAS 369R, 1 credit hour). This second-block evening course will be held during winter semester. Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program. Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs. Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants. Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must be adults 18 years-of-age or older. Priority Deadline: 1 December 2020. Applications will remain open until program is filled. Final deadline is anticipated to be 1 February 2021. Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. The application requires a $35 fee. Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete. Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the BYU program. Spanish language proficiency is not required, but those with language proficiency will be given higher consideration. Accepted students will be required to also complete on-line application and pre-departure materials for GlobalEd Abroad. The first payment is due upon acceptance. Please refer to the 2021 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp-forms/ISPpayments2021.pdf).
Priority Deadline: 1 December 2020
Final Deadline (if spots still available): 1 February 2021
FACULTY
Randy M Page, Director of the Global Health Internship Program and Professor of Public Health is the faculty director for the program. Tana Page, Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Public Health, is the Assistant Director.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students will be in Spain approximately 4 weeks. Students will be required to complete academic assignments prior to this time and upon returning home from the program. Students are to arrive in Seville on Thursday May 13.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
Randy M Page
2030 Life Science Building
randy_page@byu.edu
Tana S. Page
2148 Life Science Building
tana_page@byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
