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International Honors Program:Health and Community

IHP is pleased to offer a study abroad opportunity focusing on Health and Community in Spring 2009.

Health and Community – spring semester-16 credits
Specific themes include: Healthcare distribution, public health policy, and cultural perceptions of health.

Itinerary: Switzerland, India, China, and South Africa

IHP offers unique comparative theme-based programs whereby students have the opportunity to study Public Health in several different countries over the course of a semester. The program features:
•Comparative perspectives on several countries
•An interdisciplinary focus on public health
•On-site learning with local leaders and faculty team
•Academic undergraduate classes for 16 credits
•Guest speakers
•Homestays
•Development of intercultural competencies

Participants on the IHP Health and Community program can be sure that their experience will complement their program at their home institution. Working closely together, faculty and coordinators spend up to two years on course development prior to the start of each program to produce rigorous and engaging interweaving courses that challenge students to think critically about the world’s health issues..

Students learn to listen to and understand the multiple voices of people in local communities, governing bodies, and non-governmental agencies, while examining the impact of devastating diseases such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis within and across communities in India, China and South Africa. They also explore specific environmental challenges to health in each country, in the context of economic development, globalization, and local politics and culture. In addition to a full complement of coursework, guest lectures, field visits and observations, students will research in depth a topic of their choice during a week devoted to case study and presentation in each country. Homestays in host communities and IHP’s partnerships with local NGO’s and universities allow students to connect with the issues on a deep cultural and personal level. The IHP Health and Community program gives future health care leaders the confidence to ask important questions and begin to decide for themselves which public health solutions they believe are sustainable and just.

CREDIT TRANSFER
IHP Health and Community participants have the opportunity to earn sixteen academic credits, which can usually transfer to their home institution. For sample syllabi, please visit: www.ihp.edu/programs/hc/curriculum.htm

FINANCIAL AID
Each semester, the International Honors Program (IHP) offers a limited number of grants to eligible students. These grants are awarded based on financial need. The grant funds are administered and made possible by IHP. Unfortunately, IHP is unable to provide full financial support to students. IHP grants, which generally range from 0 to 00, with average awards at ,000, are meant to help defray the costs of international study and to assist students for whom a small amount of aid may mean the difference between studying abroad and staying home. For more details
Click Here

DEADLINES
Deadlines for Spring 2009 Programs:
Early Decision Deadline: June 1
General Application Deadline: October 1

For more information, including itineraries, curricula and faculty bios, Click Here

Global Health Through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) Part-Time Summer Internship
International Health and Development

Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in developing countries through innovations in education and service.

Position
GHETS is recruiting interns (undergraduate or graduate students) who can commit 20-40 hours a week during the summer (May – August, exact dates flexible). Interns will assist with program coordination and administration in the GHETS office, which is easily accessible by MBTA commuter rail from Boston or Providence.

This position requires strong writing and organizational skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a small team on a variety of short- and long-term projects; and a desire to learn the basics of nonprofit program management and fundraising. The ideal candidate will also have one or more of the following: language skills; experience in cross-cultural settings; field experience in a developing country; and a background or demonstrated interest in public health, development or education.

All interns are unpaid, however some may be eligible for transportation reimbursements.

We are especially interested in interns who can commit to working with GHETS for a minimum of 2 semesters (including the summer, part-time or full-time). Long-term interns may be invited to participate in an international health conference in Colombia in September 2008. In the past, motivated interns have undertaken independent summer projects working with GHETS program partners in India and Cameroon.

If interested, please send a resume and a brief cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in international health and development issues to Julia Dettinger, Development and Program Officer, at julia@ghets.org or via fax to 508-448-8346. No phone calls, please. Applications for internships are considered on a rolling basis.

Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) believes that well trained and supported doctors, nurses and allied health workers are key to sustainable change. GHETS provides start-up grants to local training institutions in low-income countries, and the technical help to launch and improve programs that prepare and support healthcare workers in rural and poor communities.

Global Health Through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) Part-Time Summer Internship
Media and Development Intern

Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in developing countries through innovations in education and service. Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) believes that well trained and supported doctors, nurses and allied health workers are key to sustainable change. GHETS provides start-up grants to local training institutions in low-income countries, and the technical help to launch and improve programs that prepare and support healthcare workers in rural and poor communities.

Position
GHETS is recruiting a Media and Development Intern (undergraduate or graduate students) who can commit 20-40 hours a week during the summer (May-August, exact dates flexible).

The ideal candidate will also have one or more of the following: a background in public relations; experience with non-profit development or fundraising; and familiarity with publishing software. Additionally, artistic and/or web publishing skills are highly desired.

Compensation
All other interns are unpaid, though a transportation stipend is provided. Additionally, long-term interns may receive sponsorship to attend several national fundraising events and/or other development trips.

Applying
If interested, please send a resume and a brief cover letter to Julia Dettinger, Development and Program Officer, at julia@ghets.org or via fax to 508-448-8346. No phone calls, please. Applications for internships are now being considered on a rolling basis. Applicants who qualify will be invited to an interview at the GHETS office in Attleboro, MA which is easily accessible by MBTA commuter rail from Boston or Providence.

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN PUNE, INDIA

This is a 4-8 week program organized by Child Family Health International. You must be 21 years old to apply for a program through CFHI.

"In this program, participants will be exposed to the healthcare system in India that caters to the needs of women and children. They will experience antenatal care, intranatal care and postnatal care facilities and will learn about newborn care, immunization schedules and pediatric care up to age five. Participants can also rotate in family planning clinics, and will have the opportunity to work in clinics that manage sexually transmitted infections and disease."

Please visit the program website for more information: Maternal and Child Health

International Honors Program: Health & Community

One Semester, 16 Credits
January-May
Spring Itinerary 2008: Switzerland, India, China, South Africa
Spring Itinerary 2009: Switzerland, India, China, South Africa

Participants on the IHP Health and Community program will learn about the many ways that individuals and communities respond to the health consequences of their biologic, ecologic, economic, political, and socio-cultural environments. Students will broaden their global perspective and deepen their skills in critical and comparative thinking, both vital to meeting emerging global health challenges. The courses create a foundation for understanding culture and health: the health impacts of globalization; comparative health systems, governance and policy-making; public health problems and strategies; and field-based research methods. The program will give future health care leaders the confidence to ask important questions, analyze alternatives, and set priorities. They will learn to listen to and understand the multiple voices of people in local communities, governing bodies, and non-governmental agencies. In each country, Health and Community begins with a week of orientation to the national health care system, cultural dynamics within the local community, and themes of health, illness and social disparities. We observe firsthand disparities in rural and urban health, as students spend at least one week in each country in a rural village. In each place, we study one infectious or chronic disease that has a profound impact in all three places, such as HIV/AIDS or TB, and compare how it is manifest and addressed differently within and across countries. In addition, we address a specific environmental challenge to health, and explore issues that illustrate unique aspects of each country’s stage of economic development, the forces of globalization, and local politics and culture as they affect the everyday lives and health of people in the communities we visit. In addition to a full complement of guest lectures, coursework, field visits and observations, students will explore in depth a topic of their interest in a week devoted to case study and presentation in each country. All of this is possible in the context of diverse homestays in our host communities and IHP’s partnerships with local NGO’s and universities.

For more information, Click Here

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	Opportunities International Honors Program:Health and Community IHP is pleased to offer a study abroad opportunity focusing on Health and Community in Spring 2009. Health and Community – spring semester-16 credits Specific themes include: Healthcare distribution, public health policy, and cultural perceptions of health. Itinerary: Switzerland, India, China, and South Africa IHP offers unique comparative theme-based programs whereby students have the opportunity to study Public Health in several different countries over the course of a semester. The program features: •Comparative perspectives on several countries •An interdisciplinary focus on public health •On-site learning with local leaders and faculty team •Academic undergraduate classes for 16 credits •Guest speakers •Homestays •Development of intercultural competencies Participants on the IHP Health and Community program can be sure that their experience will complement their program at their home institution. Working closely together, faculty and coordinators spend up to two years on course development prior to the start of each program to produce rigorous and engaging interweaving courses that challenge students to think critically about the world’s health issues.. Students learn to listen to and understand the multiple voices of people in local communities, governing bodies, and non-governmental agencies, while examining the impact of devastating diseases such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis within and across communities in India, China and South Africa. They also explore specific environmental challenges to health in each country, in the context of economic development, globalization, and local politics and culture. In addition to a full complement of coursework, guest lectures, field visits and observations, students will research in depth a topic of their choice during a week devoted to case study and presentation in each country. Homestays in host communities and IHP’s partnerships with local NGO’s and universities allow students to connect with the issues on a deep cultural and personal level. The IHP Health and Community program gives future health care leaders the confidence to ask important questions and begin to decide for themselves which public health solutions they believe are sustainable and just. CREDIT TRANSFER IHP Health and Community participants have the opportunity to earn sixteen academic credits, which can usually transfer to their home institution. For sample syllabi, please visit: www.ihp.edu/programs/hc/curriculum.htm FINANCIAL AID Each semester, the International Honors Program (IHP) offers a limited number of grants to eligible students. These grants are awarded based on financial need. The grant funds are administered and made possible by IHP. Unfortunately, IHP is unable to provide full financial support to students. IHP grants, which generally range from 0 to 00, with average awards at ,000, are meant to help defray the costs of international study and to assist students for whom a small amount of aid may mean the difference between studying abroad and staying home. For more details Click Here DEADLINES Deadlines for Spring 2009 Programs: Early Decision Deadline: June 1 General Application Deadline: October 1 For more information, including itineraries, curricula and faculty bios, Click Here Global Health Through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) Part-Time Summer Internship International Health and Development Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in developing countries through innovations in education and service. Position GHETS is recruiting interns (undergraduate or graduate students) who can commit 20-40 hours a week during the summer (May – August, exact dates flexible). Interns will assist with program coordination and administration in the GHETS office, which is easily accessible by MBTA commuter rail from Boston or Providence. This position requires strong writing and organizational skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a small team on a variety of short- and long-term projects; and a desire to learn the basics of nonprofit program management and fundraising. The ideal candidate will also have one or more of the following: language skills; experience in cross-cultural settings; field experience in a developing country; and a background or demonstrated interest in public health, development or education. All interns are unpaid, however some may be eligible for transportation reimbursements. We are especially interested in interns who can commit to working with GHETS for a minimum of 2 semesters (including the summer, part-time or full-time). Long-term interns may be invited to participate in an international health conference in Colombia in September 2008. In the past, motivated interns have undertaken independent summer projects working with GHETS program partners in India and Cameroon. If interested, please send a resume and a brief cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in international health and development issues to Julia Dettinger, Development and Program Officer, at julia@ghets.org or via fax to 508-448-8346. No phone calls, please. Applications for internships are considered on a rolling basis. Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) believes that well trained and supported doctors, nurses and allied health workers are key to sustainable change. GHETS provides start-up grants to local training institutions in low-income countries, and the technical help to launch and improve programs that prepare and support healthcare workers in rural and poor communities. Global Health Through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) Part-Time Summer Internship Media and Development Intern Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in developing countries through innovations in education and service. Global Health through Education, Training and Service (GHETS) believes that well trained and supported doctors, nurses and allied health workers are key to sustainable change. GHETS provides start-up grants to local training institutions in low-income countries, and the technical help to launch and improve programs that prepare and support healthcare workers in rural and poor communities. Position GHETS is recruiting a Media and Development Intern (undergraduate or graduate students) who can commit 20-40 hours a week during the summer (May-August, exact dates flexible). This position requires strong writing and organizational skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a small team on a variety of short- and long-term projects; and a desire to learn the basics of nonprofit program management and fundraising. The ideal candidate will also have one or more of the following: a background in public relations; experience with non-profit development or fundraising; and familiarity with publishing software. Additionally, artistic and/or web publishing skills are highly desired. Compensation All other interns are unpaid, though a transportation stipend is provided. Additionally, long-term interns may receive sponsorship to attend several national fundraising events and/or other development trips. Applying If interested, please send a resume and a brief cover letter to Julia Dettinger, Development and Program Officer, at julia@ghets.org or via fax to 508-448-8346. No phone calls, please. Applications for internships are now being considered on a rolling basis. Applicants who qualify will be invited to an interview at the GHETS office in Attleboro, MA which is easily accessible by MBTA commuter rail from Boston or Providence. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN PUNE, INDIA This is a 4-8 week program organized by Child Family Health International. You must be 21 years old to apply for a program through CFHI. "In this program, participants will be exposed to the healthcare system in India that caters to the needs of women and children. They will experience antenatal care, intranatal care and postnatal care facilities and will learn about newborn care, immunization schedules and pediatric care up to age five. Participants can also rotate in family planning clinics, and will have the opportunity to work in clinics that manage sexually transmitted infections and disease." Please visit the program website for more information: Maternal and Child Health International Honors Program: Health & Community One Semester, 16 Credits January-May Spring Itinerary 2008: Switzerland, India, China, South Africa Spring Itinerary 2009: Switzerland, India, China, South Africa Participants on the IHP Health and Community program will learn about the many ways that individuals and communities respond to the health consequences of their biologic, ecologic, economic, political, and socio-cultural environments. Students will broaden their global perspective and deepen their skills in critical and comparative thinking, both vital to meeting emerging global health challenges. The courses create a foundation for understanding culture and health: the health impacts of globalization; comparative health systems, governance and policy-making; public health problems and strategies; and field-based research methods. The program will give future health care leaders the confidence to ask important questions, analyze alternatives, and set priorities. They will learn to listen to and understand the multiple voices of people in local communities, governing bodies, and non-governmental agencies. In each country, Health and Community begins with a week of orientation to the national health care system, cultural dynamics within the local community, and themes of health, illness and social disparities. We observe firsthand disparities in rural and urban health, as students spend at least one week in each country in a rural village. In each place, we study one infectious or chronic disease that has a profound impact in all three places, such as HIV/AIDS or TB, and compare how it is manifest and addressed differently within and across countries. In addition, we address a specific environmental challenge to health, and explore issues that illustrate unique aspects of each country’s stage of economic development, the forces of globalization, and local politics and culture as they affect the everyday lives and health of people in the communities we visit. In addition to a full complement of guest lectures, coursework, field visits and observations, students will explore in depth a topic of their interest in a week devoted to case study and presentation in each country. All of this is possible in the context of diverse homestays in our host communities and IHP’s partnerships with local NGO’s and universities. For more information, Click Here