Event Title
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.
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.