Communicable Diseases in Mumbai, India

  India

Mumbai

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Participate in community health care services and learn about the health care challenges facing the coastal and tropical Mumbai (Bombay), India. Students attending this program will be able to rotate at some of the biggest infectious disease hospitals in India and see a variety of pathologies that they may never get the opportunity to see at home. The program combines clinical work at government hospitals with rotations in small primary care clinics and an opportunity to work in a rural area just outside the city. This program offers a holistic overview of the health care system of India with an emphasis on infectious disease.

Students gain first-hand clinical exposure to all different health care issues, and particularly infectious diseases and their treatments in both urban and rural settings. Students will see common infectious and tropical diseases such as leprosy, TB, malaria, leishmaniasis, and dengue fever during their clinical rotations. Participants may have a chance to also witness the manifestation of HIV/AIDS in patients throughout the region. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to have discussions with medical professionals on the health care system of India and common diseases such as malaria, leishmaniasis, TB and dengue fever, which will complement participants' clinical immersion in hospitals in and around Mumbai.

Highlights: Program Details:

* Clinical Rotation/Academic Credit Assistance
* Orientation & Coordinators
* Accommodations
* Communication
* Program Months

Clinical Rotations:

CFHI's rotations are designed to offer you clinical and observational experiences relevant to your level of medical education. The program includes the following educational aspects:

* Pre-trip orientation materials & web conference opportunities
* Orientation upon arrival, including cultural adjustment exercises
* Weekly meetings with Medical Director and Local Coordinator
* Clinical rotations Monday-Friday, excepting holidays or work stoppages, working with a local physician who has opted to participate in CFHI as a teaching preceptor
* Information sessions that highlight the health care system in that country, common cases you will encounter and other site-specific information
* Post-trip debrief materials & other on-going alumni activities/services

We recommend you study as much Hindi and/or Marathi as possible before you go, as it will greatly decrease personal frustration you may experience during the CFHI experience. All of activities listed above will be conducted in English and all of our partners in this program speak English, yet many other people you will encounter may not.

Qualifications: This program is open to participants who are 21 or over at the time of participation. We accept students of all nationalities with interest in international health and relevant educational background. Participants may be any of the following:

* Medical Residents, MD & DO
* Medical Students, MD & DO 1-2
* Medical Students, MD & DO 3-4
* Senior level Pre-Medical Students
* Post-bacc pre-medical students
* Gap year pre-medical students
* Graduate nursing students
* Nursing Students
* MPH Students
* Physicians Assistants Students
* Naturopathic students

If you do not fit into one of these categories, please contact us to see if you would be eligible to apply.

Cost in US$: Approx. USD 2,000 for 4 weeks

* Pre-departure and on-site orientation materials and guidance
* Accommodation on a shared basis with two meals a day.
* International Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation Insurance
* Airport pick up on arrival
* All transportation between cities (not to and from clinical sites)
* All preceptor, hospital and coordinator fees
* Weekly meetings with coordinator and Medical Director

What's not included?

* Airfare to Mumbai, India
* Airport Drop-off
* Passport or visa fees
* Local transportation to and from clinic sites
* Other expenses of a personal nature like weekend and after-hour activities. This includes but is not limited to local transportation, tourist trips in and around the program site, and any personal expenses incurred.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 21 or over

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Scholarships are Available. As available, see our website for more details.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Child Family Health International's Mission Statement: Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a nonprofit that builds and strengthens sustainable healthcare services for underserved communities worldwide. CFHI conducts global health service-learning programs for medical, pre-medical, nursing, PA, MPH, and other health science students. CFHI supports local communities worldwide through these global health education programs, medical supply donations, as well as other community initiatives to advance quality healthcare for all.

Year Founded: 1993