Comparative Health Systems Spain
Course Description
The major aim of this course is to consider health and the health care system dynamically and holistically through a case study of Spain. The course will provide interdisciplinary perspectives on health and the health care system in Spain. Biological and social science perspectives, nursing, demography, economics, and epidemiology will be presented. The didactic portion of the course is designed to engage the student in exploring such key topics as the epidemiology of health and illness in Spain; health system organization, governance, and financing; the health workforce; national health priorities, strategies, and recent reforms. Classroom, clinical and other field experiences are designed to provide students with both a broad overview and specific experiences within the course foci. Visits to schools of nursing and various clinical sites in Spain.
(Cities visited include Barcelona and Pamplona)
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Prerequisites:
Spanish beneficial but not required
Registration Details
- Counts as 1 CU
- Counts as experiential course for global health minor
Finances/Program Costs
The SON submits budget (course fee, travel and living expenses) to Student Financial Services to be added to student’s “cost of attendance.” may qualify for grants and/or loans |
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Program/Course Fee ~$2000* includes: |
Out-of-pocket Expenses: ~$1200 |
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Application
The application is a statement of interest to dnaveiro@nursing.upenn.edu and dbo@nursing.upenn.edu
Application Deadline
Statement of interest by November 1, 2023 at 5pm. – submitted via email to dnaveiro@nursing.upenn.edu and dbo@nursing.upenn.edu
Required Forms (provided after application is accepted)
- Student Health Services*
- Registration*
- My Trips International Travel Registry*