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Travel to Chiapas, Mexico for two weeks in May'27 and experience how culture shapes healthcare
From Health Professions
Short-Term Study Abroad in Chiapas, Mexico for 2 weeks in May 2027
Learn about the healthcare system in Mexico, meet students training to be healthcare professionals from the Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH), learn about some of the indigenous populations medical practices, and explore Tapachula, San Cristobal and the beautiful surrounding area in the southernmost state in Mexico.
Culture and Care: Global Health Insights explores healthcare in a global context. This two-part seminar and global immersion course introduce students to global health systems, social determinants of health, and the cultural influences shaping healthcare practices.
HP 210: 1 credit Spring 27 seminar course examines how culture, history, and environment influence healthcare systems and practices.
HP 211: 2-credit summer immersion course leaving May 16, 2027, includes 2 weeks of travel to southern Mexico, where faculty and students from the Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH) will help students gain firsthand insight into this region's communities' healthcare access, systems, and cultural influences. We will spend time in Tapachula, Tuxtla, and San Cristóbal visiting local healthcare sites, culturally significant locations, and beautiful sites in Chiapas.
The program fee of $3400 includes airfare, lodging, transportation in Mexico, program activities, meals, and Juniata's summer course fee.
If you have any questions or for more information email Liz Mansberger (mansberger@juniata.edu) or Jennifer Dellantonio (jkd100@juniata.edu)
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