IES Abroad Santiago January Term – Health Studies: Clinical Observation and the Cultural Aspects of Health Care in Chile

Study abroad in Santiago and gain unique insight into the field of health care! Ideal for students considering careers in health-related fields, this program offers you the opportunity to learn about health care policy and delivery systems in the context of Chile’s community-centered public and private health care system. An important component of the program introduces you to historical, social, and cultural aspects of health care specific to Chile, including the treatment of illness and patients’ rights.

Ideal for students considering careers in health-related fields, this program offers you the opportunity to learn about health care policy and delivery systems in the context of Chile’s public and private health care system. The Clinical Observation Seminar is divided into two parts: a clinical observation and the classroom seminar. The observation allows you to observe patient care and how diverse health care practitioners interact in public, private, and community facilities. The classroom seminar helps you understand the state of Chile’s community-centered public health and provides a framework for your clinical observations. The Spanish for Health Care Practitioners course helps you develop Spanish language skills focusing on medical terminology.

Application Procedure:

Applying to an IES Abroad program is easy—just follow the three study abroad application steps outlined below. If you have any questions during the application process, visit the FAQs or contact your Program Advisor at 800.995.2300. You can do this!

1.    Check the application deadline and review the application requirements for your study abroad or internship program of interest. Plan to submit all of the required information by the deadline.

2.    Create an account or log in to complete and submit the initial online study abroad application.

3.    After 1-2 business days, sign in to your MyIESabroad account to view and submit the rest of the application requirements. You will also receive regular emails about deadlines and missing items.

Something unexpected is just around the world. Are you ready? Apply now at: https://www.IESabroad.org/apply