Global Public Service Academies
Guatemala
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Summer
Description:
Global Public Service Academies is a chance for high school students to make a difference right now. Participants spend four weeks working in a developing world hospital or clinic. Mornings are spent learning about medical measurements, language and cultural aspects of health care in resource-poor settings. Afternoons are spent helping people in the hospital, clinic and community.
Highlights:
Participants will be able to conduct community health screenings, shadow physicians and other health professionals, help with patient advocacy, conduct research with faculty from noted universities and help in other ways. GPSA is an opportunity for high school students to learn about health care in resource-poor settings and to make a difference - right now!
Qualifications:
High school sophomores and juniors are eligible. Some seniors will be accepted. Open to any US citizen. Students should be interested in health careers, such as MD, RN, etc.
Cost in US$: 5,000-6,000
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Excursions
- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Living stipend
- Medical insurance
- Medical services
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- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
Once a participant arrives on the ground, all expenses are covered, including food, housing, educational materials, research materials, insurance, weekend excursions, home stay expenses, etc.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are typically high school sophomores and juniors. However, some seniors will be accepted.
Age Range: 13-18
This Program is open to
American
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Guatemala
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 5
Scholarships are Available. We have scholarships ranging up to USD 5,000. We anticipate that a great many of our participants will enjoy the benefits of our financial aid program.
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Transcript
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Global Public Service Academies's Mission Statement: The Global Public Service Academies were founded on the principal that high school students can make a difference right now. The GPSA for Health gives opportunities to high school students to help children, adults and the aged a chance at an improved quality of life.
Year Founded: 2009
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