GEI Study Abroad in Vietnam: Global Health Practicum
- Vietnam
About Program
This interdisciplinary global practium immerses students in practical global health work through group placements with a host organization in Vietnam. Students address a specific global health challenge by designing and implementing impactful solutions, tailored to their disciplines, level of study, and existing skills. Each Friday, the students come together for a class colloquium and reflection session, as well as cultural activities.
Medical, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health students may alternatively also apply for a clinical placement at a Vietnamese teaching hospital.
Custom placements are available year-round, with flexible durations (minimum 4 weeks).
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Sustainability
Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary learning: Take a real-world dive into key concepts of global health in an Asian living laboratory.
- Field-based insights: Participate in excursions and projects that showcase Vietnam's leadership in public health.
- Community impact: Work on projects that not only enhance your learning but also contribute positively to local communities.
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Embark on a transformative journey and engage with global health challenges in Vietnam, a country celebrated for its innovative and efficient approaches to public health. Study six core modules that cover key thematic aspects of global health - the global burden of disease and determinants of health, local health systems, global health governance, infectious diseases, mental health, and maternal and child health.
This interdisciplinary global practium immerses students in practical global health work through group placements with a host organization in Rwanda. Students address a specific global health challenge by designing and implementing impactful solutions, tailored to their disciplines, level of study, and existing skills. Each Friday, the students come together for a class colloquium and reflection session, as well as cultural activities.
Embark on a transformative journey and engage with global sustainability challenges in Vietnam, a country celebrated for its commitment to sustainable development. Study six vital entry points for successful transformations towards sustainable development - human wellbeing and capabilities, sustainable and just economies, food systems and nutrition, energy decarbonization and universal access, urban and peri-urban development, and global environmental commons.
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Location
Vietnam has had its fair share of war torn history; but not even a war could tear away the beauty of places like Ha Long Bay and Hanoi. When people think of Vietnam's geography, they often envision picturesque lush scenery and french influenced architecture; these are both true but they have a diverse landscape including vast sand dunes.
