International Service Learning: Health Care in Costa Rica

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

Biology

Mentor Information

Sheldon Kopperl

Department

Biomedical Sciences

Location

Kirkhof Center 2259

Start Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

Keywords

Culture, Health, Social Class

Abstract

During December of 2012, I had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with a group of students to do organized medical volunteer work through an organization called International Service Learning. Upon our arrival, we learned that we would be interviewing patients based on their symptoms, as well as performing physical exams. Two areas were visited, both being outside the city of San Jose. Two doctors from the area accompanied us during our visits and in the clinical setting, in which the doctors gave out medication based on the severity of the medical issue. I had the privilege of interviewing one of the doctors and learned a great amount about the health care system in place in Costa Rica. Besides being a wonderful service opportunity, the trip was an eye opening cultural experience as well.

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International Service Learning: Health Care in Costa Rica

Kirkhof Center 2259

During December of 2012, I had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with a group of students to do organized medical volunteer work through an organization called International Service Learning. Upon our arrival, we learned that we would be interviewing patients based on their symptoms, as well as performing physical exams. Two areas were visited, both being outside the city of San Jose. Two doctors from the area accompanied us during our visits and in the clinical setting, in which the doctors gave out medication based on the severity of the medical issue. I had the privilege of interviewing one of the doctors and learned a great amount about the health care system in place in Costa Rica. Besides being a wonderful service opportunity, the trip was an eye opening cultural experience as well.