Promoting Global Health Awareness Through Community-Based Health Screenings in Belize
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Teaching Practices (Poster Only) – Analysis, synthesis, reflection, and discussion
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to provide a concrete overview of the logistical and conceptual design policies and procedures implemented to facilitate an effective medical based service-learning study abroad program in Belize. Methods: Student recruitment, selection, training, in-country experience, and post-experience debriefing strategies will be discussed in detail. Results/Analysis: Feedback from current partners articulate the essential services provided. Requests from potential partners for collaboration increases each year. The program is the most competitive SA on campus, with a 10% acceptance rate. Over six years, 100% of participating students who applied, gained acceptance into OT, PT, or PA school.
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Poster
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Poster
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Recommended Citation
Hunt, Kevin; Pittman, Drew; Steuer, Sam; Montgomery, McClane; and Holyfield, Brantley, "Promoting Global Health Awareness Through Community-Based Health Screenings in Belize" (2019). SoTL Commons Conference. 3.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2019/3
Promoting Global Health Awareness Through Community-Based Health Screenings in Belize
Poster
Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to provide a concrete overview of the logistical and conceptual design policies and procedures implemented to facilitate an effective medical based service-learning study abroad program in Belize. Methods: Student recruitment, selection, training, in-country experience, and post-experience debriefing strategies will be discussed in detail. Results/Analysis: Feedback from current partners articulate the essential services provided. Requests from potential partners for collaboration increases each year. The program is the most competitive SA on campus, with a 10% acceptance rate. Over six years, 100% of participating students who applied, gained acceptance into OT, PT, or PA school.
