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
DATES
Thursday May 12 – Friday, June 10, 2022
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.
Required:
HLTH 403R – Health Problems Workshop: Comparative Analysis of U.S. and European Health Care Systems, Policies, and Health Outcomes (3 credits)
Electives:
HLTH 492 – Directed Public Health Readings
HLTH 491R – Mentored Research
HLTH 481 – Applied International Health
LFSCI 199R
IAS 399R
HLTH 496R. HLTH 496R* is only 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
$ 4,400-4,900
Includes LDS undergraduate tuition (6 credits), internship placement fees, housing and three meals a day with homestay family, international health insurance coverage, some local excursions/cultural activities in program location vicinity, and a day trip to Cadiz.
Does not include international airfare, passport, local transportation, international data plan, personal expenses, and meals eaten away from the host family. Airport pickup is provided if arriving by air in Seville. Otherwise, students are responsible for getting to and from Seville on their own.
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.
BYU Travel
280 HRCB | 801-422-6293 | travel@byu.edu
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.
All participants are required to show proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) at least two weeks prior to departure.
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/student/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Priority Deadline: 1 December 2021. Applications will remain open until program is filled. Final deadline is anticipated to be 1 February 2022. 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.
FACULTY
Randy M Page, Director of the Global Health Internship Program and Professor of Public Health is the faculty director for the program.
2030 LSB | randy_page@byu.edu
Tana Page, Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Public Health, is the Assistant Director.
2148 LSB | tana_page@byu.edu
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
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
ISP reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.
