This course is a 12-week elective, with instruction from the Schools of Nursing and Medicine, the Center for Latin American Studies and VIGH. It culminates in a short trip to Nicaragua, designed to build on relationships fostered over the last four years with Nicaraguan community providers.
| Neerav Desai [Email] Pediatrics |
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| Location |
Managua and Granada, Nicaragua |
| Contacts |
Previous participants: Jason Singer [Email], Taylor Coston [Email], Lisa Baldwin [Email] |
| Program Type |
Service or Mission Trips, Training or Education |
| Funding Type |
N/A |
| Region |
Central and South America |
| Global Health Topics |
Education, Ethics, Nutrition |
| Eligibility |
Undergraduate students; Graduate students (non-clinical); Medical students (MD); Nursing students (MSN, DNP); Faculty members |
| Program Length |
Flexible, depending on the individuals interests and needs |
| VU Affiliation |
The program is affiliated with Vanderbilt. |
| Language(s) |
The program has a language requirement (Spanish). |