Program Description
This program allows students the opportunity to learn about Peruvian culture and healthcare. Four days a week, students spend half of every weekday in community hospitals (inpatient, but mostly outpatient) with Peruvian physical therapists providing direct patient care, observing with physicians and medical students, and working with healthcare providers in a pro bono setting. The remaining half days are spent in classes learning medical Spanish with native instructors in very small class settings. One day a week students participate in community health fairs at various locations providing pro bono healthcare, screening, and referrals.
This program partners with
Medical Electives in Peru.
Continued study in selected topic areas including the broad spectrum of primary clinical practice settings. Generally, students focus on 1 of 3 areas: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular rehabilitation or research or students may request an independent study in physical therapy (including a Global Learning Opportunity). Emphasis will be on continued development of clinical and research skills to prepare students for today’s demanding health care environment. Requires advanced approval (by the beginning of Year III of the DPT curriculum) of the GLO Coordinator.
About the Location
Trujillo is a friendly and colonial city, founded in 1534, and located in northern Peru. Architectural remains from pre-Hispanic civilizations can be found among the city's outskirts. Huanchaco, a beautiful coastal town, is a twenty-minute bus ride from downtown.
Dates and Deadlines
Cost
Costs for study away vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.
For cost information for this program, please see the Medical Electives Website.
Travel Grants
El Centro de Español provides travel grants for airfare to Spanish-speaking countries. Contact El Centro and/or the program leader for more information.
Insurance
Liability Coverage
Under the current University liability insurance policy, students will be covered by University liability insurance when participating in an approved GLO program.
Housing
Homestays are included in the program fee. Students have their own room and are provided two meals a day with their host family.
Requirements
- Students must complete the online application and pre-departure and post-departure learning modules by the published deadline.
- Students must remain in good academic and professional standing to qualify for participation.
- Students on academic or professional probation are not permitted to participate.
- All GLO students are required to present their experiences at the SHS Annual Global Engagement and Research Forum.
Orientation
Prior to applying, all candidates are expected to meet with the program leader.
Additional Information and Links
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Program Leader: Dr. Paula DiBiasio
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Gerald L. Francis Center, Office 100D
2085 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244
336-278-6323
pdibiasio@elon.edu
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