Hospital Medicine in Latin America in Cordoba, Argentina sponsored by CFHI
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Terms, Dates & Field of Study
** There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Field of Study
- Pre-Professional Health
Program Term(s): Summer I
Budget Sheets :
Location(s), Eligibility Requirements
Location(s)
- Cordoba, Argentina
Language of Instruction(s)
- English
- Spanish
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Minimum Classification
- Junior
- Senior
- Sophomore
Language Level Required Prior to Program:
Intermediate Spanish or higher
Additional Requirements
- Must be 19 years or older by start of program
Additional Details
Program Type: Affiliate Program
Website Link: https://www.cfhi.org/global-health-in-argentina
Housing Options
- Host Family
Study Abroad Advisors
- Contact TTU Study Abroad (studyabroad@ttu.edu)
Program Overview
This program is for students interested in future health careers. Students will spend 25 hours/week in the hospital environment, shadowing doctors and other health care providers. Students will join in rounds, lectures and case discussions with Argentinian residents and medical students. Students will be in the hospitals five days per week. Spanish language classes, including medical Spanish, are included in the program. Students will shadow in a variety of medical fields inside hospitals with a variety of focus including infectious disease, emergency care, pediatrics, public health safety nets, and care for marginalized people. In addition, students will participate in cultural immersion, home stays, and critical reflection. The program clinical content is consistent with standards established by the Forum on Education Abroad (FEA), Association or American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Global Ambassadors for Patient Safety (GAPS) guidelines. There is a requirement of intermediate Spanish for this program (based on a validated self-assessment tool used by CFHI).
This program does not offer academic credit and therefore, financial aid and most scholarships cannot be used to help pay for the program.
When applying to CFHI, use coupon code TTU2019 to waive the CFHI application fee!
This program does not offer academic credit and therefore, financial aid and most scholarships cannot be used to help pay for the program.
When applying to CFHI, use coupon code TTU2019 to waive the CFHI application fee!
The Steps to Study Abroad
Welcome to your Study Abroad journey! Follow these steps to successfully submit your application. We recommend you begin this process at least one year prior to the term you plan to study abroad.
Be sure you're eligible to study abroad first! The Study Abroad Office is here to help - contact a Counselor if you have questions about getting started.
Before you can meet with a Study Abroad Counselor, please follow the steps below to ensure you are the best prepared.
For students interested in Faculty-Led Programs, including Summer in Sevilla:
1. Research program options and talk with loved ones about your interest in studying abroad. Consider how you'll earn academic credit while abroad. Filter by program type to find faculty-led programs.
2. Start your online application.
3. Attend the required group advising session listed in your application
4. Communicate with your faculty leader for any specific questions.
For students interested in affiliate or exchange programs, including internships, research, and service:
1. Research program options and talk with loved ones about your interest in studying abroad. Consider how you'll earn academic credit while abroad. Filter by program type to find partner programs.
2. Start your online application. This will start an advising application for you and does not tie you to a specific program. Your Advisor will move your application over.
3. Complete the advising application in its entirety.
4. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Advisor for your region of interest using Raider Success Hub. The Advisor cannot accept the appointment until they confirm that you have completed your Advising application.
For students unsure of which program they are interested in, please follow the steps below:
1. Research program options. Start any application for an affiliate or exchange program. This will start an advising application for you and does not tie you to a specific program. Your Advisor will move your application over.
2. Complete the advising application in its entirety.
3. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Advisor for your region of interest using Raider Success Hub. The Advisor cannot accept the appointment until they confirm that you have completed your Advising application.
In the meantime, be sure you have a valid passport. If you need to, apply for a passport. Did you know TTU has a passport processing office right here on campus?!!
Already accepted to your study abroad program? Review your next steps for after acceptance to learn about the next set of tasks to complete.
Welcome to your Study Abroad journey! Follow these steps to successfully submit your application. We recommend you begin this process at least one year prior to the term you plan to study abroad.
Be sure you're eligible to study abroad first! The Study Abroad Office is here to help - contact a Counselor if you have questions about getting started.
Before you can meet with a Study Abroad Counselor, please follow the steps below to ensure you are the best prepared.
For students interested in Faculty-Led Programs, including Summer in Sevilla:
1. Research program options and talk with loved ones about your interest in studying abroad. Consider how you'll earn academic credit while abroad. Filter by program type to find faculty-led programs.
2. Start your online application.
3. Attend the required group advising session listed in your application
4. Communicate with your faculty leader for any specific questions.
For students interested in affiliate or exchange programs, including internships, research, and service:
1. Research program options and talk with loved ones about your interest in studying abroad. Consider how you'll earn academic credit while abroad. Filter by program type to find partner programs.
2. Start your online application. This will start an advising application for you and does not tie you to a specific program. Your Advisor will move your application over.
3. Complete the advising application in its entirety.
4. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Advisor for your region of interest using Raider Success Hub. The Advisor cannot accept the appointment until they confirm that you have completed your Advising application.
For students unsure of which program they are interested in, please follow the steps below:
1. Research program options. Start any application for an affiliate or exchange program. This will start an advising application for you and does not tie you to a specific program. Your Advisor will move your application over.
2. Complete the advising application in its entirety.
3. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Advisor for your region of interest using Raider Success Hub. The Advisor cannot accept the appointment until they confirm that you have completed your Advising application.
In the meantime, be sure you have a valid passport. If you need to, apply for a passport. Did you know TTU has a passport processing office right here on campus?!!
Already accepted to your study abroad program? Review your next steps for after acceptance to learn about the next set of tasks to complete.
Study Abroad
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Address
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Phone
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Email
studyabroad@ttu.edu