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Global Health Programs: PA Clinical Rotation in Uganda (Outgoing Program) Featured

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  • Locations: Kampala, Uganda
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Restrictions: Sacred Heart applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Spring
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
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Click here for a definition of this term Credits per term: Part of clinical rotation requirement
Program Description:
The PA Clinical Rotation in Uganda is open to second-year Physician Assistant students.  The global health clinical rotation in Uganda, managed in collaboration with Makerere University will provide students with the opportunity for multilevel global health clinical learning, with an emphasis on cultural competence and interdisciplinary learning in a resource-poor, challenging environment. Participants will engage in rotations at Mulago Hospital and St. Stephen's Hospital.  Principles of service-learning and collaborative, interprofessional practice will frame the objectives of the experiences, focusing on skills and attitudes necessary in clinical environments. An innovative service-learning experience will provide a platform to illuminate the benefits derived for patients and for students to collaborate and provide care while also fulfilling the Sacred Heart University’s Mission Statement “to develop students who value compassionate service and who can further translate this service into a life-long responsibility to contribute to a more just society.”

Uganda Group
Uganda walking

 
Program The Global Health Programs aim to expose our students to global health issues, cultural awareness and competence, social justice and healthcare development for disadvantaged communities in the United States and abroad through service learning healthcare programs.  Our service learning approach envelopes our academic programs with community service in combination with critical, reflective thinking.  Our intention is to serve targeted community needs based on assessments with local leaders; collaborate with the local community; and integrate our programs into our health professions curriculum. 

Physician Assistant Program
By the end of the Global Health Clinical Rotation, the PA student will be able to
  1. Describe the social determinants of health in the area and their effect on the health status of the patients, families, and communities.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and provision of care for common conditions endemic to the area, and awareness of factors that contribute to outcomes.
  3. Describe challenges to health care in limited resource settings, and outline possible solutions.                                                                 
  4. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide culturally competent care that respects and integrates local tradition, practice and belief.

 
Faculty Reynold Jaglal MBA, PA-C
Associate Program Director
Director of Clinical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
 
Office: 203-989-9231
Email: jaglalr@sacredheart.edu

 

Accommodations
Lodging, located at Dr. Sam Luboga's home in Mpererwe Namere village, is included in the program fee.  

Most meals are provided and included as part of the program fee.  You are responsible for lunches and your own snacks, if desired.

Costs
Program Costs
The total program cost due to Sacred Heart University is $2,025
Due upon acceptance: Confirmation fee- You will be asked to submit a non-refundable $875 confirmation fee, and a $45 application fee payable to “Sacred Heart University” immediately upon acceptance to this program.
Due Prior to Departure: Program fee- You will be asked to submit the final payment of $1,105. 


PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES: Program orientation, local ground transportation to and from Entebbe airport, clinical rotation, housing in a homestay program, most meals, and mandatory basic international health & evacuation insurance

PROGRAM FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE: International airfare, snacks and lunches, major medical insurance, visa/resident permit fees, vaccination fees, ground transportation to and from rotations, trip cancelation insurance, and all personal expenses

Scholarships
Suggested organizations for possible scholarship money is provided in the Fundraising Guide available here: Fundraising Guide.

Contact
Molly Higbie
Assistant Director of Global Health Programs
Phone: 203-396-6578
Email: higbiem@sacredheart.edu
Location: College of Health Professions - Center for Healthcare Education N258

Location
Near the banks of Lake Victoria, Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a lively city with a long history. Before the British, the city was the capital of the Buganda Kingdom, and remains so to this day. The city sits on several hills, each housing an important government or religious building. Kasubi Hill is the home of the Kasubi Tombs, a sacred burial ground of Buganda Kings. The Uganda Museum sits atop Kololo Hill, and features a hands-on collection of traditional musical instruments.

Please note:
Uganda is a destination with known cases of the Zika virus. For information, please monitor the CDC’s webpage. Additional information can also be found on the World Health Organization’s website.  Travel to Uganda is not recommended for pregnant women, women who may be pregnant, or who are actively seeking to become pregnant at the time of travel or near future.

Duration
August 30 - October 1
October 4 - November 5
 



This program is currently not accepting applications.