Global Health Internship Spring 2019
Gain an international perspective of health and health care, discern if a career in health care is right for you, fine-tune your health care career interests, and explore scenic and historical locations and culture in beautiful Spain! Students will spend about twenty-five hours per week shadowing European doctors in hospitals, explore different medical specialties, and see the European healthcare system from the inside. Outside of the hospital, students will broaden horizons by exploring Spain, opting to serve as volunteers in pediatric or geriatric units, or by teaching the locals English. Students will 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. This internship provides an opportunity for students to practice and improve their Spanish language ability and for those who want to begin learning Spanish. The program will be located in Zaragoza, where students will shadow doctors in the hospital and also participate in local cultural and recreational excursions. Zaragoza, located in the region of Aragon in northeastern Spain, is the fifth-largest Spanish city and has interesting museums, art galleries, cathedrals, plazas, theatres, shops, markets, and restaurants. The city is located approximately midway between Barcelona and Madrid, making these two cities accessible for weekend trips. BYU is partnering with the Atlantis to provide this opportunity in 2019.
DATES
4–31 May 2019 (approximate)
HOUSING
Housing will be arranged by the Atlantis and will likely consist of hostel-, apartment-, or dorm-styled housing sharing a room with another BYU participant.
COURSES
Students are required to complete 6 credit hours.
Students chose 3 credit hours of internship (HLTH 496R, IAS 399R, LFSCI 199R, LFSCI 399R) or Applied International Health (HLTH 481)
AND
3 credit hours 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)
Participants may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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
$4,600-5,100
This cost includes LDS undergraduate tuition (6 credit hours), internship placement fees, housing, breakfast on weekdays for four weeks, three group meals per week in program location, international health insurance coverage, local excursions/cultural activities in program location vicinity, some transportation, and costs associated with faculty-led excursion (hotels, transportation, some admission fees, some group meals).
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.
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. Students with limited Spanish-speaking skills are encouraged to take a Spanish language course prior to participating in the program.
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: 2 December 2018
Applications will remain open until program is filled. Final deadline is anticipated to be 1 February 2019. 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.
Students will also be responsible for completing online application and pre-departure requirement for Atlantis.
Spanish-language proficiency is not required, but those with language proficiency will be given higher consideration.
FACULTY
Randy M. Page, a professor of health science, is the faculty director for the program.
Tana Page, adjunct faculty in the Department of Health Science, will be the assistant director.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students will be in Spain approximately five weeks. Students will be required to complete academic assignments prior to this time and upon returning home from the program.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
Randy M. Page
2030 LSB
randy_page@byu.edu
Tana S. Page
2148 LSB
tana_page@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.
