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There is a high mortality rate associated with conditions
such as:
› Acute Respiratory Infections
› Tuberculosis
› Chronic Malnutrition
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These are conditions that can be easily treated and/or
prevented
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The need is there
› Learn how to work in a different setting with limited
resources
› Focus on the basic healthcare issues
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Medical rotation in Trujillo, Peru (get
elective credit hours)
› With the option of working on a rural community
in the Andes
Be part of a medical team composed of
Peruvian physicians and medical students
 Affiliated with:
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› Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT)
› Hospital Docente Regional
› Hospital Belen
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Flexibility:
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Chose the specialty
Length of stay (1 month or 2 months)
In-patient vs out-patient setting
Practice on rural area or a city
Stay with a host family:
› Medical student or resident physician
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Ability to integrate more with medical
students and family
› Be a part of the community