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CFHI offers 20+ programs in 5 countries, each providing immersion into global health systems in
different parts of the world. Here we focus on CFHI India opportunities which offer a
window into this vibrant country through small grassroots programs.
Click here to
view a short Global Health TV spot of participants at a CFHI India
site. Whether you are a
seasoned traveler or thinking about your first international experience, CFHI
programs offer real-life insight into healthcare in global communities.
CFHI is still accepting last minute 2009 applications for November & December 2009. 2010 programs are also filling up fast! If you plan on going on your CFHI program anytime from January-May of 2010 you can also apply for one of our partial (US$500) spring scholarships online to help fund your program.
Click on the links and read on to learn more.
Sincerely,
Child Family Health International (CFHI)
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Within India
CFHI offers programs in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Dehra Dun and surrounding villages
in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains. Participants are involved in clinical rotations with local healthcare workers, live in guesthouses or with homestay families, and have the  option to volunteer with local charities/NGOs. Through these experiences participants of CFHI India programs learn how
socio-economic factors and geographic barriers affect healthcare access.
"Learning about culture and
health care delivery in this part of the world made my desire to become a physician clearer. I experienced an exceptional way
to learn medicine through the generosity of patients and willingness of
colleagues to use their strengths to benefit others. Being immersed in the
chaotic, under-resourced world of medicine in
another culture has highlighted what I value in becoming a physician - the
ability to positively change another, a fostering of trust, and an intimate
understanding."
--Nicholas Murray, Pre-Med
CFHI Alumnus 2009 , Rural/Urban Himalayan Rotation,
India
EXPLORE CFHI PROGRAMS IN:
DELHI
== Sight for All- Ophthalmology Rotation: New Delhi, India
== Public Health & Community Medicine in India
The Indian capital of New Delhi is one
of the largest cities in the world and is the seat of the current government and
a rich history. CFHI's offers 2 programs in  Delhi, the Ophthalmology program
developed for students to gain an in-depth perspective on eye care treatment and prevention for those living
below the poverty line, often in urban slums and rural areas. The Public
Health/Community Medicine program focuses on infectious disease management and includes clinical rotations as well as discussions with NGO's, public health
professionals and policy makers- an ideal program for MPH students or others with an interest in Public Health.
MUMBAI:
== Communicable Diseases in Mumbai, India
Students attending this program will be
able to rotate at some of the biggest  infectious disease hospitals in India and witness pathologies not often seen at home. The program combines
rotations at government hospitals with small primary care clinics and an
opportunity to work in a rural area outside the city, offering a comprehensive
overview of healthcare in this region.
PUNE:
== Maternal and Child Health in Pune, India
In India, an estimated 136,000 mothers
and 2.5 million children die every year, often due to preventable or treatable
causes. This program offers a view into healthcare for this population combined
with immersion into vibrant Marathi culture. Participants experience antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care facilities and witness newborn and pediatric care in India.
Family planning clinics that manage sexually transmitted infections may also be
included.
HIMALAYAN REGION:
== Rural/Urban Himalayan Rotation, India
== Introduction to Traditional Medicine, India
Both programs in this northern Indian
region focus on 3 distinct cities in the area, providing a comparative
experience. The Rural/Urban program  highlights the distinct needs of rural and urban communities
lacking access to healthcare services and how the local healhtcare workforce is overcoming these challenges. The
Traditional Medicine program allows students the opportunity to focus on
practices indigenous to India, philosophies behind these practices, and how they
combine with western medicine.
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