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International Veterinary Exchange Opportunities in Central/South America
South/Central America
Veterinary student exchange opportunities are currently available in the following countries:
If you know of additional exchange opportunities, please contact us to let us know the details.
Costa Rica
A program called "Proyecto Asis" takes place in Costa Rica and is directed by Alvarao del Castillo. The program is two weeks in duration. Veterinary students take Spanish classes and volunteer at a local animal rescue and wildlife center and assist with spay and neuter clinics for pets and stray animals. They also learn about other aspects of veterinary medicine in the country, including visiting local dairy and beef farms and equine facilities. There is even extra time built in for fun and exploration of the local rainforests! The program can be altered to suit the needs of individual groups. For more information, contact Alvaro del Castillo at info@institutoasis.com. Please also contact Kristin Hossalla, the IVSA Chapter President at Texas A&M University, who has participated in this project, at kehossalla@cvm.tamu.edu.
Conservation Medicine- Conservation Biology course in Costa Rica
Are you Interested in Conservation Medicine, Wildlife Medicine, International Medicine, Wildlife Disease Investigation, Sustainable Agriculture, Ecosystem Health, Ecosystem function, Wildlife-Domestic Animal-Human Health issues, Conservation Biology etc?
If so, consider taking the course entitled: Conservation Medicine-Conservation Biology administered by the University of Georgia.
Who should take this course? Anyone interested in a career in wildlife health management, wildlife disease, conservation medicine, conservation biology, etc.; Undergraduate and Graduate Students in the wildlife, biology, ecology, pre-vet, animal science majors AND veterinary students planning on careers in conservation medicine, international medicine, etc. One of the course objectives is specifically to work in teams composed of veterinary students and non-vet students in related fields. This has worked well in the past, and fosters important collaboration at the early stages of these careers.
Instructors: Dr. Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD (wildlife veterinarian/ecologist) and Dr. Ron Carroll, PhD (conservation biologist)
Course Location: Costa Rica (4 field sites: marine, lowland rainforest, highland rainforest, coastal wetland)
Course dates: June 18th-July 19th, 2010 (30 days)
Deadlines for Application through UGA Costa Rica office: March 5th, 2010.
Space is limited to 20 students on a first-come-first-accepted-basis
To find out about day-to-day course activities, dates, deadline, course credit, program fees, etc.
Please contact Dr. Sonia Hernandez and/or visit: http://www.uga.edu/costarica/program_summer_vetmed.htm
OR for a Journal of the 2009 Con Med-Con Bio course: http://cherry.forestry.uga.edu/undergrad/costa_rica_expanded.php
contact: Dr. Sonia M. Hernandez shernandez@warnell.uga.edu
VIDA Medical Adventures in Central America
www.vidavolunteertravel.org
Come and explore the exciting world of Global Health Care and Global Volunteering! VIDA, Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures is a nonprofit humanitarian association based in Minnesota & Costa Rica that helps to empower individuals and provides free medical, dental, and veterinary assistance to needy communities to improve quality of life by offering volunteers from around the world hands-on, eye-opening, mind-enriching experiences.
Join us for 13 days of hands-on unique volunteer experiences in Central America. Pre-veterinary and Veterinary students will work with patients in local field settings under the supervision and guidance of local licensed health care professionals. (No experience needed!) You will not just be observing!! Join us in Nicaragua and collaborate with local health care officials in providing vaccinations to children, pap smears, and provide family planning information and methods. Learn about tropical diseases in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua as well as Latin culture and health care issues. International volunteering is truly rewarding and these adventures of a lifetime await you!
Costa Rica: Spring Break and Summer Opportunities
Veterinary Team
$Cost Varies
* Cost includes:
- All medicines and supplies needed for medical clinics which the bulk of which we must buy locally according to Health officials.
- Highly qualified Translators and Professional Licensed Bilingual Physicians
- Professional Bilingual Staff
- Hotels and home stays
- 2 Meals a day (clinic days)
- 1 Meal a day (non clinic days)
- Ground transportation
- Some recreation activities
- In Country Medical Orientation and manual
- Post-Adventure follow-up
- Basic survival Spanish
- 65 Hours of hands-on veterinary training and animal interaction!
Hands-On, Eye-Opening, Mind-Enriching Opportunities
- Veterinary to Student Ratio (1:5)
- Gain invaluable hands-on veterinary experience!
- One full day of Orientation and 6 to 7 days of Veterinary Field Clinics.
- Participate and perform spay surgeries under direct DVM guidance. (Pre-vets need 25 hours of surgical observation experience)
- Start to finish surgeries (depending on skill level)
- Participate in all aspects of a mass spay campaign (Receiving, anesthesia, prep, surgery, recovery, client education, discharge)
- Learn about and participate in de-worming and vitamin therapy for livestock
- Educate local community members regarding care of healthy livestock and pets.
- Interaction with Exotic wildlife in Central America
- Introduction to Tropical Veterinary Medicine
- Learn proper injection techniques (Sq, IM, and IV)
- Learn about Veterinary pharmaceutical products used in Central America
- Learn about Veterinary medicine in Central America
- Perform Basic Physical exams and Vital Signs
- Instrument Identification
- Review of Standard Precaution Practices
- Learn techniques to manage aggressive cats & dogs as well as livestock
- Learn about and participate in wound & hoof care for work horses
- Learn basic Spanish
- Learn correct suturing techniques
We also offer trips for dental and medical students. For more information or to enroll, please go to trip schedules.
Please feel free to contact us to 1-888-365-VIDA ext 701, or write toinfo@vidavolunteertravel.org, for any concerns or questions.
Uruguay
Farm to Table Study Program in Uruguay
October 25-31, 2009
This program is presented by the University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety and the Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership, along with the Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay. Participants will explore the food system from farm to table in Uruguay while considering aspects of animal welfare and health, food safety, and public health. Facilitated discussions with key government and private sector leaders and site visits along the food supply chain are designed to integrate knowledge and skills in food safety, animal health, and public health. Tentative activities include visiting a dairy processor and beef slaughter plant; touring a local cattle farm; visiting government and private sector animal and public health organizations; and meeting with faculty and students from the Universidad de la Republica veterinary school.
The registration is first come, first serve, and is limited to 20 participants. The registration fee is $800.
For more information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Koeman at (612) 626-3161 or koema009@umn.edu. Please also go to the website for more information.
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