The UMKC Schools of Nursing & Pharmacy
International & Interdisciplinary
Healthcare Experience in Honduras
Healthcare in Honduras
This experience allows students to:
Learn about international healthcare first hand
Work in Hospitals & Clinics
Be immersed in another culture
Visit rural health sites
Experience interdisciplinary practice
and more !!!!!
Travel Dates
Approximately July 13 – July 27, 2012.
Key Information
Approximate cost of experience - $2,500 plus tuition
To Apply
All interested students must:
Complete an
application and pay a non-refundable $1000 deposit by
March 12, 2012
Pay the remainder of the fee’s by June 17, 2012
Student Nurses—Prerequisites
Pharm-D and other healthcare
students
| |
Medical Mission |
UMKC Experience |
|
Goals |
Help those in need |
Understand another
healthcare system and
culture
|
|
Primary Purpose |
Provide an intense
level of care over a
short period of time to
people in extreme need |
Learn about the
healthcare system of
Honduras, both public
and private, in both
rural and urban settings
|
|
Secondary Purpose |
Provide an avenue
for service by
participants |
Learn about the
people, culture of
Honduras, and the
challenges of language
barriers |
|
Typical Activity |
- Work in a rural
setting
- Provide services
daily, usually all day
- Provide care to a
large number of patients
- May visit a local
attraction
|
- Work in well
established rural clinic
and an urban hospital
- Care provided in
conjunction with local
health professionals
(HCP
- Daily class time
- Spend weekends at
local attractions
|
|
Other Differences |
- Usually take large
quantities of medicines
and supplies
- Sponsored by a
religious or
humanitarian
organization
- Local people provide
support to mission team
- Majority of time
spent with the other
team members
- Health insurance
coverage in foreign
country responsibility
of team member
|
- Take little to no
supplies
- Sponsored
exclusively by UMKC
- Students work
side-by-side with local
healthcare professionals
- There may be times
when you are working
exclusively with local
HCPs
- Health insurance
coverage provided
through UMKC
|
For more information
Student Nurses: contact Dr. Kristin Lee at
816-235-5312; or
email
Pharmacy Students: contact
Dr. Crystal Obering at 816.235.6497; or
email