Start Date | 06-01-2021 |
End Date | 06-22-2021 |
Application Last Date | 03-29-2021 |
Registration Last Date | 04-25-2021 |
Due Date | 05-01-2021 |
This course covers the technical and management principles that are the basis of planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs for general populations undergoing a range of emergencies in developed and developing countries.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public research university with multiple campuses in the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas. It is part of the University of Texas System."The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was created by the Texas Legislature in 2013 as the first major public university of the 21st century in Texas. This transformative initiative provided the opportunity to expand educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley, including a new School of Medicine, and made it possible for residents of the region to benefit from the Permanent University Fund – a public endowment contributing support to the University of Texas System and other institutions."UTRGV is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for everyone.
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and critical understanding of common public health problems in humanitarian emergencies. It aims to enable students to adopt an evidence-based and reasoned approach to the critical assessment and management of the problems and to develop and evaluate strategies for their prevention and control.
The course includes modules on assessment, emergency types, major health problems, available resources, and program management in the context of an emergency relief operations.
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, include:
Course Outline:
Program Director – Dr. Eunkyung Park
Program Coordinator – Sinae Han
Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Xiaoqian Fang
Class: Health Humanitarian Emergencies
Dr. Fang is a Visiting Assistant Professor with the UTRGV School of Medicine. Dr. Fang is currently researching the role of the NMDA receptor in the neurodevelopment and neuron functional regulation. Dr. Fang holds an M.D. from Florida State University School of Medicine. Dr. Fang has proven herself to be an excellent cell biologist through multiple publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations at top international conferences.
Date | Itinerary |
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June 14, 2021 |
Depart from Houston TX to Atlanta GA, Check-in and stay Atlanta, GA |
June 15, 2021 |
Atlanta City Tour, with Visitation at CNN Studios, Get Together with EDUTourism team along with Gala Dinner |
June 16, 2021 | Visitation at GA Tech | UGA - ATL, fly to Washington DC and stay. |
June 17, 2021 | City tour of Washington DC, covering all must-see Museums |
June 18, 2021 | Washington DC sightseeing continues, later drive to New York, stay |
June 19, 2021 | NYC tour covering Manhattan & Brooklyn, with CNBC Studio visit. |
June 20, 2021 | NYC tour continues with memorable time at Times square |
June 21, 2021 | Free and Easy on your own at NYC |
June 22, 2021 | Tour Ends with transfers to Airport |
INCLUDES: It covers course materials, housing, on-campus meals, Library access, on-campus Wifi, social events, eligibility screening, certifications, Tours and transportation, Airport assistance throughout the program.
EXCLUDES: Application Fee, the cost of Travel to and from home, VISAs, Travel Insurance, Phones, Tips, optional tours as well as individual spending money and anything apart from the itinerary.
Optional Fee of $999.00 for Explore America tour is excluded in the above tuition.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINES & CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation Fees and Refund Policy All cancellations must be submitted by email only. The following cancellation fees apply to all EDUTOURISM enrollments:
APPLICATION DEADLINE | 02/29/2021 | APPLICATION FEE |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE | 05/25/2021 | PROGRAM FEE |
WITHDRAWAL BEFORE | 04/01/2021 | 5% OF PROGRAM FEE |
CANCELLATION BEFORE | 05/01/2021 | 60% OF PROGRAM FEE |
CANCELLATION AFTER | 06/01/2021 | NO REFUND |
EDUTOURISM will refund all payments minus the cancellation fee listed above. No refunds will be given on or after 06/01/2021 Note: If an application is rejected or if space in the program is not available, all deposits/payments will be refunded in full, minus the application fee. Refunds for students who must withdraw because of illness or emergency will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
EDUTOURISM will refund all payments minus the cancellation fee listed above. No refunds will be given on or after 06/01/2020
Note: If an application is rejected or if space in the program is not available, all deposits/payments will be refunded in full, minus the application fee.
Refunds for students who must withdraw because of illness or emergency will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
INCLUDES: It covers course materials, housing, on-campus meals, Library access, on-campus Wifi, social events, eligibility screening, certifications, Tours and transportation, Airport assistance throughout the program.
EXCLUDES: Application Fee, the cost of Travel to and from home, VISAs, Travel Insurance, Phones, Tips, optional tours as well as individual spending money and anything apart from the itinerary.