HIV/AIDS and Healthcare in Durban, South Africa

  South Africa

Durban

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

Description: Experience Durban, the heart of Kwa-Zulu Natal province in South Africa. Child Family Health International is proud to have operated this excellent program in collaboration with many health care providers and public health projects in the Durban area since January of 2006. The Durban program highlights the challenges faced by the post-apartheid public health care system taking into consideration the threats of HIV/AIDS, environmental health issues, and other underlying causes of poor health in the region. The program will focus on health issues addressed through clinical interventions and community development projects in health.

This program combines service-learning opportunities in public health and clinical settings. This site will focus on learning about public health issues in the region in a mostly observational manner and participating, in a limited way in the provision of health care at clinical facilities.

Highlights: Program Details:

* Clinical & Public Health Rotations
* Academic Credit Assistance
* Orientation & Coordinators
* Accommodations
* Communications

Clinical & Public Health Rotations:

CFHI's rotations are designed to offer you clinical and public health experience 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 and public health project work Monday-Friday, excepting holidays or work stoppages, working with a local physician or public health professional who has opted to participate in CFHI as a teacher
* 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

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

Cost in US$: Approx USD 2,000 depending on program.

* Pre-departure and on-site orientation materials and guidance
* Accommodation on a shared basis with two meals a day. The local coordinators will charge you for additional nights outside the program dates.
* Emergency International health and medical evacuation insurance
* Airport pick up on arrival
* Limited Local Transportation
* All preceptor, hospital and coordinator fees
* Weekly meetings with coordinators and Medical Directors
* Mobile phone for incoming and emergency calls

What's not included?

* Airfare to Durban, South Africa
* Airport Drop-off
* Passport or visa fees
* Limited 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 South Africa Independently

Scholarships are Available. As available-- see our website for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

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