SNHS 245M Public Health in Argentina
Public Health in Argentina is an interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the social, political and economic factors in South America which affect the healthcare system. Students are exposed to the historical aspects of public health, contemporary health initiatives and challenges related to epidemiology and social determinants of health. The health care system is presented to students to include national, provincial and local aspects of care with reference to private and public sectors. Students are instructed on the health inequalities and inequities which exist in Argentina. This study abroad course is designed to educate students in the core values of global health related to social responsibility, social justice, culturally competent care and care for all populations in our society. This course is designed to enhance students' self-awareness and understanding of their own culture by providing opportunities to compare and contrast host country customs, values, and traditions with their own.