Child Family Health International (CFHI) Worldwide
Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, or South Africa | Multiple
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CFHI and IE3 offer ten week rotations in five different countries.
About the Organization
Founded in 1992 by Dr. Evaleen Jones, Child Family Health International offers educational and community health programs at 20+ sites in 5 countries. To date, their programs have 5000+ alumni from 35 countries. Many participants in the programs are medical students who spend 4 weeks on rotations. The joint program with IE3 allows for 10 weeks of rotations for pre-med, pre-nursing, and public health students.
Job Description
All rotations are primarily observational and opportunities to learn about the context of healthcare in the country where the program is based. For ten week programs in the same location, the first four weeks will be spent as part of a group of pre-med and medical students learning about the healthcare system by visiting a variety of health care locations. The last 6 weeks will be spent individually in 1-3 different health care locations, allowing students to gain a deeper perspective of the situation in each location. The sites for the final six weeks will be selected in consultation with the local coordinator. Combination programs within the same country are also possible, allowing you to gain insight into different locations and situations.
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# of Positions per term
20-30 worldwide
Start Dates
Winter 2011: January 8- March 19; Spring 2011: March 26- June 4; Summer 2011:July 2-September 10; Fall 2011: October 1-December 10; dates and fees for 2012 will be announced in August 2011
Duration of Internship
10 weeks
Academic Background
Pre-med, pre-nursing, dentistry, public health, and others majors related to global health and medicine.
Skills/Experience
Flexibility is key. Interns must be prepared to adapt to a wide variety of living and learning situations.
Language Ability
English, some positions require basic Spanish.
Other Requirements
Cultural sensitivity and competency with respect to Indian society and culture. Due to CFHI's policies, applicants must be at least 20 at the time of their internship. Students who will be close to that age at the time of their internship are encouraged to discuss their interest with their campus advisor and IE3 regional Director.
Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
IE3 Program Fee
For spring term 2012, the program fee for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. The expected program fee beginning summer term 2012 is $3450 for the first term. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE3 page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.
Estimated One-Time Expenses
| Expense Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Host Site Fees | $4450-$4850 CFHI Program Fee depending on program* |
| International Travel | $700 to $2200 |
| Visa Fees | $0-$100 |
| Recommended Immunizations | $200-$450 |
*See Additional Cost Information below.
Estimated Monthly Expenses
| Expense Type | Price/month |
|---|---|
| Housing | included |
| Food | $50-$100 |
| Local Transportation | $50-$125 |
| Recreation | $50-$100 |
| Personal Expenses | $50-$100 |
Compensation
None
Additional Expense Information
- The host site fee from CFHI includes:
- Room and board for 10 weeks
- Airport pick-up In-country orientation
- Weekly meetings with Medical Director and Local Coordinator
- Clinical rotations
- Use of a mobile phone
In some cases, local transportation to and from the clinics from a central location may be included, see individual position descriptions for details. Depending on your interests, you may want to budget more “pocket money”. See individual CFHI position descriptions for details.
CFHI Scholarships
CFHI offers full and partial scholarships depending on yearly budget. Please visit the CFHI website for more information regarding scholarships: http://www.cfhi.org/web/index.php/xcms/showpage/page/Scholarships
Last Updated on Jul 27, 2010