STUDY ABROAD

SCIENCESummer 2019Costa Rica

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

REAL-WORLD ENGAGEMENT: Get up close and personal with Costa Rican health care systems by working with medical professionals to set up health clinics in rural areas of Costa Rica. Students work under the direct supervision of physicians as they diagnose treatable, tropical diseases and develop treatment plans — some of which include the use of alternative medicines — for patients.

Course BIOL 4880 (3 credits).

What to expectAspiring medical, pharmacy and rehab students acquire approximately 80 hours of clinical shadowing experience. Students are trained to take medical histories, check vitals and perform basic physical exams.

2019 program datesJune 2–15, June 23–July 6, or July 14–27.

InstructorDr. Vincent S. Gallicchio.

PrerequisitesBIOL 1030/1040 or BIOL 1100/1110. Recommended: BIOL 3150/3160 or BIOL 2220/2230.

How to applyApplications are due by Feb. 1, 2019.➤ Apply at: https://bit.ly/2MEWUmq

Find out more ➤ Web: clemson.edu/science/abroad ➤ Email Adam Hunter: hunter3@clemson.edu

Health Mission Trips to Costa Rica

During this two-week global engagement opportunity, students receive real-world medical, pharmacy and rehabilitation science experience.

Experience a San José city tour and souvenir market during a recreational day at the end of the trip. Visit a local medical university and meet faculty, view simulation centers and learn about research to develop medications derived from local plants.

Stay at Casa de Espiritualidad Franciscana retreat house, La Agonía in downtown Alajuela.

“The culture and food were unbelievable. The biggest highlight for me happened to be the classes and clinical days. I’ve never gained so much knowledge in such a short amount of time.”

— Madison HopkinsBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

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