This elective is to provide students with an increased understanding of the issues involved in health care in a third world country.  The student will spend four to eight weeks in a third world location working with a physician preceptor.

The student will be expected to study the issues dealing with health care and relate these to the socio-economic and cultural factors of the area.  A written report of the experience demonstrating accomplishment of specific objectives delineated by the course coordinators will be required.

Some financial support for travel is available from outside sources on a competitive basis; otherwise, the student must be able to support travel and living expenses on his/her own.  Further information regarding financial support and a list of possible sites is available through Dr. Charles Kelley (630-7019) or Dr. David Van Reken (541-3451).

• Goals: To work with a mentor in a third world country to gain an increased understanding of the issues related to health care in that country
  

• Prerequisites:  4^th year status only. This elective is available to Indiana University School of Medicine Students only. Details of this elective must be specially arranged under the direction of Drs. Kelley, Van Reken, and Einterz.
  

• Requirements:  4 - 8 weeks in an approved third world location working with physician preceptors.  Satisfactory completion of written report.
  

• Faculty:  Drs. Robert Einterz, Charles Kelley, Dave Van Reken.
  

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For specific information and questions:
Dr. Charles R. Kelley
Phone: 317-630-7019, Fax: 317-630-7066
Email: chkelle@iupui.edu

For general information and appointments:
Phone:  317-630-6770, Fax:  317-630-7066