Biomedical Research Program in Nicaragua
Child Family Health International
 

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Program Terms • Spring • Summer • Winter • Year Round Program Participants • Graduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • Biochemistry • Biology • Biomedical Sciences		Quick Look • Location: Managua - Nicaragua • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Travel to NIcaragua, to experience working with lab based researchers at the Universidad Centroamericana in Managua, Nicaragua. Immerse yourself in new cultural contexts and assist in the advancement of scientific research and scientific education in Nicaragua by conducting research on infectious disease (with an emphasis on Chagas disease) and on other health and environmental problems. Home stay accommodation with a local family and optional Spanish instruction is included. Please visit our website for more information and how to apply. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Academic credit can be arranged with the cooperation of your university or school. After you are accepted, you may request an “elective letter” to be sent to you or your advisor with information about how you will be evaluated and basic roles and responsibilities of CFHI participants. Each program site has a Medical Director who will complete any on-site evaluation forms. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs To be determined Costs Include:  # Pre-departure orientation materials and guidance # Two meals and accommodation with a homestay family (private room). The local coordinators will charge you for additional nights outside the program dates. # International Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation Insurance # Airport pick up on arrival # Orientation to the program # Participation in optional Spanish instruction at UCA. # All coordinator, lab and equipment fees Financial Aid Yes. Child Family Health International (CFHI) is offering half and full scholarships during 2007. Scholarships are to be used toward the program fees for a CFHI programs. Scholarships to these programs are available during the following months only: February, March, April, May, September, October and November of 2007. Dates Start dates for 2007: # January 06, 2007 # March 31, 2007 # June 30, 2007 # October 06, 2007 Deadlines One month before the program start date Contact 995 Market Street Suite 1104 San Francisco CA, 94103 USA Tel: 1866-345-4674 Fax: 415-840-0486 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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