Drexel Grad in Costa Rica: CNHP Comparative Health Care Systems
The College of Nursing and Health Professions has partnered with the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) to offer graduate students enrolled in IPS 562: Comparative Health Care Systems the opportunity to experience firsthand the Costa Rican Health Care System as an extension to their learning in the course. Through a series of site visits and lectures by local experts, students will be able to observe in a variety of health care facilities and gain perspectives from local health care professionals on the successes and challenges of delivering health care in Costa Rica. The program will be largely based at the Hospital Clínica Bíblica, the largest and most comprehensive private hospital in Costa Rica and the only Joint Commission certified hospital in Central America.
Credit/Registration The one-week intensive program is offered to CNHP graduate students as a one credit extension to the online course IPS 562 Comparative Health Systems offered during spring break 2019. Students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll in IPS 562 in order to participate in the Costa Rica program. Students will receive one credit for the Intensive Course Abroad (ICA) to Costa Rica.
Arrival Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Departure Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019
2019 Tentative Itinerary
| Friday, March 22 |
Arrival in San Jose - individual arrangements for transportation to hotel
Welcome Dinner |
| Saturday, March 23 |
Day Trip to Tortuga Island |
| Sunday, March 24 |
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Guided visit to Poás volcano, coffee tour & lunch at Doka Estate coffee plantation and processing plant |
| Monday, March 25 |
AM: Introduction and tour of Hospital Clínica Bíblica
Lecture #1: Review of Healthcare System in Costa Rica: Public- Private
model of health care
PM: Visit First Level of Care Clinic (EBAIS)
Visit Second Level of Care clinic (CAIS)
Evening: time off |
| Tuesday, March 26 |
9:00-11:00 am
Guided city tour of San Jose and time off downtown
PM: Lecture #2: Vulnerable Populations
Lecture #3: CR’s Aging Population's Chronic Diseases
Evening: 5:30-7:00pm
Salsa lessons at Rincon Salsero Dance Academy |
| Wednesday, March 27 |
AM: Visit Children's Hospital
Lecture #4: Preventative Services in Children, at Children’s Hospital
PM: 2:30-4:30pm
Community work session at health-related facility.
Evening: time off |
| Thursday, March 28 |
AM: Lecture #5: Comparative Health Care Systems in Latin America
Lecture #6: Incidence of Breast & Cervical Cancer
PM:
Visit Women’s Health Hospital
Visit Third Level of Care Hospital, Trauma Hospital
Evening: 6:00-8:00 pm
Typical Costa Rican cuisine lesson and dinner |
| Friday, March 29 |
AM: Lecture #7: Mental Health in Costa Rica
Lecture #8: Medical Tourism in Costa Rica
PM: Visit Psychiatric Hospital
Return to hotel and time off for personal activities
Evening: Farewell Dinner |
| Saturday, March 30 |
Departure for the US – individual arrangements for transportation to airport |
Due November 15, 2018 - $500 Advance Payment + $25 application fee
Due January 15, 2019 - $1,340 Final Payment
*All payments are non-refundable unless declined admission or program cancels for unforeseen reasons.
Included in Program Fee:
- Double occupancy lodging*
- Welcome Dinner and Farewell activity
- Breakfasts
- One additional dinner
- Cultural activities and tours
- All guest lectures and site visits
- Transportation to program site visits and activities
*Single supplement may be available for an additional fee. If interested in this option, please inform
Lotte Buiting at the time of application for more information.
Estimated Costs Not Included in Program Fee:
- Tuition: (per credit tuition will apply)
- Airfare: estimated $750 from PHL
- Additional Meals: estimated $320
(lunch is available at the Hospital's cafeteria at student's own expense)
- Estimated Miscellaneous Expenses: $200
- Visas are not required for US citizens. Students of other nationalities are responsible for obtaining a visa if required for the program.
- Student testimonial: "The trip was truly an awesome experience. I learned so much about healthcare, the beautiful Costa Rican culture, and even some things about myself. Additionally, it has inspired a new trajectory in my career pursuits. I am grateful for the experience and hope to participate in trips like this throughout my academic endeavors. " Effie Mathew, senior, Biological Sciences major
