Short Term Immersion
An intensive introduction to global health challenges and solutions in Uganda, ideal for individual visitors with limited time or student groups seeking an integrated clinical experience in community health. We have coordinated 7-day to two-week visits through the years, with each program specifically designed for each new group.
Program Overview
The 1-Week Immersion Program offers anyone, including undergraduate, nursing, medical, public health, and other students, doctors, nurses, PAs, virtually anyone with an interest, a comprehensive introduction to global health in Uganda. This program is designed for both individuals and groups (such as integrated programs in nursing or medical schools) to gain hands-on experience in grass-roots community health in Mukono District.
Participants engage with Village Health Teams (VHTs), visit local health centers, participate in home visits, school visits, assist in hypertension screenings, see cookstove constructions, visit protected water sources and interview VHTs involved in our mental health program. This program offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a multi-faceted program building health infrastructure in rural Uganda while simultaneously reviewing overlying issues like health equity, the impacts of climate change and the efficacy of various program models.
Program Highlights
-
Hands-on experience in rural health settings via home visits, teaching in local schools, hypertension screening and various VHT-led activities
-
Community health education and outreach
-
Cultural immersion and exchange
-
Collaboration with local healthcare workers including visits to local health centers and interviews of local health staff and leaders
-
Exposure to global health challenges and solutions including health equity, climate change and the impacts of foreign aid/ foreign health investments
Sample Weekly Schedule
Below is a sample schedule based on previous 1-Week Immersion Programs. Actual activities may vary.
Who Can Participate
This program is designed primarily for undergraduate, nursing, public health, and medical students seeking global health experience. Short immersive experiences are designed for both individual students and class groups.
Requirements
-
Current enrollment in an undergraduate, nursing, public health, or medical program (for students)
-
Completion of required pre-departure training
-
Required vaccinations and health preparations
-
Valid passport and Ugandan visa
Ready to Apply?
Start your journey to a transformative global health experience in Uganda