Location:

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

This program provides students with the opportunity to participate in biomedical translational research in Argentina by embedding them into a team of local and US-trained researchers and physicians studying the basic science and clinical effects of viruses that cause respiratory infections in infants, children, and adolescents. While the focus of the program is on international scientific research and translational science, studentts will also take advantage of specific activities that will encourage them to learn the local culture and interact with local people.

The course includes a classroom component and a laboratory component, along with field experience from shadowing certified physicians in pediatric hospitals. Students will receive 6 credits for a six-week course, titled "Translational Health Science Internship in Argentina."

Cost:

Program fees include tuition, room, breakfast and dinner Monday-Saturday, cultural activities, and additional academic fees. The program cost does not include airfare to/from Argentina, any additional meals, passport fees, vaccinations, and other individual expenses.