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NEW: Virtual Opportunities
Argentina

Join health experts and experience how increased healthcare funding and shifts in public policy during the last 10 years are changing the healthcare landscape in Argentina.
Bolivia

Bolivia is home to the largest indigenous population in the region and is the poorest country in South America. Learn how these factors impact healthcare in this diverse country.
Ecuador

Ecuador is host to a wealth of cultural and geographic diversity. Join rotations ranging from urban healthcare in the bustling capital of Quito to community-based health in the Amazon jungle.
Ghana

Ghana, known as the gateway to Africa, is land of colors and music, filled with optimism and incredible energy. It is also one of Africa's great success stories; a peaceful country with a fast-growing economy and stable political system.
India

India, home to over 1 billion people, is a confluence of religions, languages and cultures. From Mumbai to the Himalayan region learn about ancient cultural traditions and complex healthcare systems.
Mexico

Experience Mexico, the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world. Learn about healthcare in the state of Oaxaca where it is estimated that 50% of inhabitants have no access to primary health care.
Philippines

Explore the cultural diversity and natural beauty of the Philippines, an archipelago country with over 7,000 islands and learn about the challenges in providing adequate healthcare to remote islands in this island nation.
South Africa

Experience the healthcare challenges facing South Africa, where under Apartheid most had limited or no healthcare until the 1990's. Now under majority rule, efforts to reach underserved communities are ongoing.
Uganda

Join healthcare initiatives implementing education, counseling, and clinical care alongside community health workers and volunteers mobilizing for improved health in Uganda's rural countryside.
Tanzania

Tanzania, home to Mount Kilimanjaro and over 100 different ethnic groups. Learn how these factors impact the challenges in improving health outcomes for one of the most geographically diverse and culturally rich countries in the world.
The goal of United States/Hawai`i programs is for participants to look beyond the romantic view of Hawai`i the world is accustomed to seeing, and, instead, learn how important the need for attracting and sustaining quality healthcare is for rural Hawai`i.
Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a well-developed health system and and a wide range of ecosystems. Join us for field experiences exploring emerging topics of planetary health and oral health in community-based settings throughout rural Costa Rica.

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Let the world change you

CFHI's 40+ programs in 12 countries connect students with local health professionals and community leaders transforming perspectives about self, global health, and healing.

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STUDENTS

CFHI programs are inter-professional and open to students and trainees from a variety of levels.

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PARENTS

As parents we want our kids to gain transformative life experiences, but we also want to make sure they are safe & well supported during their time abroad.

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FACULTY & ADVISORS

CFHI is an ideal parter for faculty and advisors looking for a reliable, quality organization to develop or expand global offerings. CFHI can help you create faculty-led international programs or create programs for your students individually or in groups.

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