Independent Study: MICEFA – Public Health & Medicine: The French Model
Course Description
This guided independent study is an opportunity to obtain exposure to public health and healthcare in France. The 4-week experience in Paris consists of orientation, a course in comparative healthcare practices, visits to hospitals/clinics and public health related institutions, and an observership at a partner university teaching hospital tailored to students’ specific interests.
INFORMATION SESSION RECORDING:
- Global Bites: Focus France and Mexico Information Session 11/01/23
- Global Bites: Focus France and Mexico Information Session 11/02/22
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Prerequisites:
- French language skills desirable but not required (as of 2022)
- Flexibility and confidence with independent travel
Registration Details
- Counts as 1 CU (summer course)
- Counts as experiential course for global health minor
- May meet a sector requirement (TBD)
Grading
- Timeliness of Pre-Departure Paperwork (5%)
- Annotated References (25%)
- Site Evaluation – includes multiple academic assignments (50%)
- Weekly check-in (10%)
- Report/Questionnaire (10%)
Finances/Program Costs
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The SON submits budget (course fee, travel and living expenses) to Student Financial Services to be added to student’s “cost of attendance.” may qualify for grants and/or loans. Note: Tuition for this summer-registered course is waived for undergraduates. Undergrads are only responsible for course fees and out-of-pocket expenses as noted below. |
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Program/Course Fee ~$2700* |
Out-of-pocket Expenses: |
*exchange rate-dependent; $2600 -$2800 |
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Application
Email to globalhealth@nursing.upenn.edu, noting: why this independent study interests you, your comfort with independent travel, and your French language level
Application Deadline
January 31 – submitted via email to globalhealth@nursing.upenn.edu
Required Forms (provided after application is accepted)
- Student Health Services*
- Registration*
- My Trips International Travel Registry*
- Report/Questionnaire (completed after travel)
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