Friday, Sept. 27 12:30-1:30 PM | Academic Building Rm. 201
Join the us for an information session about the Ghana Global Health Experience: hosted by the School of Graduate Studies.
Ghana is one of Africa’s fastest growing economies where large hospitals in the capital epitomize the impact of globalization, while rural villages live by centuries-old cultural traditions in resource-poor settings. This makes Ghana an ideal location for students to experience health immersed in the rich Ghanaian culture—from local cuisine to clinical observation. They participate in a variety of activities from hiking through jungles with local herbalists, to shadowing doctors and nurses in both urban hospital and rural clinic settings. Through these experiences, students gain a deeper understanding of how traditional medicine and biomedicine interrelate to influence local healthcare practices.
Day Trip Topics We will be traveling around the Greater Accra Region with short trips to Cape Coast and the Akwapim Mountains to learn about global health issues, including: • Clinical medicine in low-resource settings • Health disparities • Cultural humility and ethical global health engagement • Organic and sustainable agriculture • Traditional herbal medicine of West Africa The course is primarily focused on clinical experiential learning and includes traditional West African herbal studies and cultural healing methods. In between course content, students have time to sight-see and interact with Ghanaian locals. All students in all programs are welcome!
Optional Post-Trip Travel From Accra, it’s easy to travel to Cape Coast, Kumasi, as well as other parts of West Africa. If you wish to continue your travels after the trip, you can explore the jungles and waterfalls of central Ghana, the beaches of the Gulf of Guinea, or go on safari in the country’s largest wildlife park.
Faculty Dr. Madeleine Tuson-Turner has lived and worked in Ghana since 2009. She has a deep love for Ghanaian culture and facilitating student experiences in various cultural settings. She is passionate about the ethics of global educational engagement, women’s health, reproductive health justice, and integrative medicine.
Credits GSGH 832E: This course counts for 4 elective credits in all graduate, ND and CCM programs. Students who do not need course credit pay the course fee + 20% of tuition. Preceptor hours may also be obtained for students who are interested.
Course Fee $3,800 which includes: • Airfare (up to 1800) Lodging for 14 nights • Meals for 14 days • In-country travel for 14 days • Hospital rotation for 5 days Personal expenses: Estimate $100
Application Deadline: Oct. 4th, apply now at nunm.edu/global-health-trips