HEALTH CARE IN MEXICO
Courses & Dates
Summer Program Dates: June 12 - August 15
Dates are tentative and subject to change.
Courses:
6 Hours - Spanish Language and Mexican History/Culture
3 Hours - Hospital Observational Internship
Students begin their academic experience at the University of Guadalajara in early July with a 5-week intensive verbal Spanish training course (or two courses) at the language school. They then enroll in a medical internship at the medical school designed especially for HCiM students. This course offers four hours of UT-Austin academic credit. Course activities include (1) practice in medical Spanish terminol- ogy and medical etiquette during four 2-hour sessions, and (2) participation with Mexican medical students in one or two clinical rotations.
Costs
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST: $3300-3700 (exact fee TBD)
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
*ALL students will need to pay a $50 application fee. This fee will appear on student’s “What I Owe” page, along with other summer program costs.