Teaching global health at the frontlines. A multidisciplinary course in Peru presents basic concepts to students

PLoS Med. 2007 Jun;4(6):e130. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040130.

Abstract

The authors discuss a unique project to teach medical students in Peru about global health, which included a trip to the mining town of La Oroya at 15,610 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate*
  • Global Health
  • Health Education / methods*
  • Humans
  • Peru
  • Teaching / methods