Summer Structure, Dates, and Costs:
Health Care in Mexico (HCiM) offers qualified undergraduates a truly unique
opportunity to gain firsthand experience in health care training, while
carrying out an immersion study aboard experience in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Onsite, students will interact directly with doctors, other health care
professionals, and medical students in the teaching hospital of the
University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
This rigorously rewarding program provides students the opportunity to
simultaneously develop knowledge in practical healthcare, Mexican culture,
and the Spanish language. Prospective participants should posses
academic credentials in basic sciences and some proficiency in spoken
Spanish.
Component 1
During the first five weeks of the program, students will take two courses in Spanish language and Mexican history/culture at the University of Guadalajara language center (CEPE). Students spend approximately half of each weekday in class. For these courses, students my transfer six hours of academic credit to UT Austin.
Component 2
The second part of the program takes place at the teaching hospital (CUCS). Students interact with advanced Mexican Medical students in a four-week hospital rotation. Although HCiM students do not diagnose or treat patients, nor perform invasive procedures, they do interact with medical students during hospital rounds. Students also meet weekly with a medical professional in an informing setting, where they learn proper protocol for medical professionals and become familiar with medical Spanish terminology. HCiM students should expect to spend at least four hours per day at the teaching hospital. Successful completion of this component allows students to transfer thee hours of academic credit to UT Austin.
| Dec 1 | Priority Deadline (followed by interviews) |
| Feb 15 | Application Deadline (Sunday - online) (followed by interviews) |
| Feb 15 | Co-op GOES Deadline (Sunday - online) |
| March 1 | IEFS Deadline |
| Mid-March | Acceptance Notice |
| March 23 | Non-refundable $300 Deposit Due |
| April 1 | Forms and Medical Clearance Deadline |
| April 1 | IEFS Award Notification |
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PROGRAM DATES |
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June 15 to July 17 |
CEPE classes |
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July 20 to August 14 |
CUCS classes |
Costs
| Estimated Program Expenses: | |
| Program fee (including $300 deposit) | $3600 |
| Roundtrip airfare | $600 |
| Affiliated studies fee | $400 |
| Accommodation and meals for component 2 | $750 |
| Local transportation | $100 |
| Books and supplies | $350 |
| Passport and ISIC card | $130 |
| Application Fee* | $50 |
| Total Estimated Expenses: | $5930 |
student's "What I Owe" page, along with other summer program costs.
Optional CEPE weekend excursions are available for and extra charge
The program fee includes meals and accommodation during component 1, two Spanish language courses at CEPE, a weekend excursion to Guanajuato, and a local Guadalajara tour. The fee also covers use of CUCS teaching services, onsite student affairs assistance, and international health insurance.