Teaching Global Health at the Frontlines
Author Information
Author(s): Javier Villafuerte-Galvez, Walter H. Curioso
Primary Institution: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Conclusion
The course highlighted the complex challenges of global health faced by communities like La Oroya, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions beyond medical interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- 97% of students rated the course as very good/excellent.
- 100% found the course useful.
- 90% would recommend the course to peers.
Takeaway
Students learned about global health issues by visiting a mining town in Peru, where they saw how pollution and poverty affect people's health.
Methodology
A one-week elective course on global health was organized, including small group sessions and a field trip to La Oroya.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size of students and may not represent all medical students' experiences.
Participant Demographics
Participants were undergraduate students from various health-related fields at UPCH and two other universities in Peru.
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