HEALTH CARE IN MEXICO
COURSES* & DATES*
Summer Program Dates: Nine Weeks - June 13 - August 15, 2008
Courses:
Spanish Language and Mexican History/Culture
Hospital Rotation in a teaching hospital(CUCS)
THE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1792, the University of Guadalajara is the second largest university in Mexico. Its colleges, each specializing in a different area of study, are spread throughout the city and metropolitan region. HCiM students will take courses in two locations: the CEPE and the CUCS.
CEPE (Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros)
CEPE is especially designed to train foreign students in Spanish
language along with Mexican history, culture and literature.
Language courses are taught at various levels to accommodate
students of differing proficiencies. CEPE offers many amenities to
foreign students, including a housing locator service, access to
high-speed internet and on-campus snacks. This facility also
offers organized weekend tours to various destinations in Mexico.
CUCS (Centro Universitario de Ciencas de la Salud)
This campus offers programs of study in medicine, public health, dentistry,
nursing, psychology, nutrition and physical education. HCiM students
take selected courses.
COSTS
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST: $3600
The cost includes the $500 non-refundable deposit, meals and accommodation during
Component 1, two Spanish language courses at CEPE, a weekend
excursion to Guanajuato*, and a local Guadalajara tour. Program fee also covers use of CUCS teaching services, onsite student affairs assistance and international health insurance.
*Optional CEPE excursions available for an extra charge.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Roundtrip airfare - $600
Affiliated Studies Fee - $400
Accomodation and Meals for Component 2 - $750
Books and supplies- $350
Passport and ISIC card - $130
Local Transportation - $100
Application Fee - $50
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES: $5930
*ALL students will need to pay a $50 application fee. This fee will be appear on student’s “What I Owe” page, along with other summer program costs. 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. Program fee also covers use of CUCS teaching services, onsite student affairs assistance and international health insurance. *Optional CEPE excursions available for an extra charge.