Global Health

Immigrant and Refugee Health Internships in California Financial Aid and Scholarships

If you are eligible for financial aid, it can be used towards all UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship programs. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

Immigrant and Refugee Health Internships in California

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• Excursions and Day Trips
• Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
• About California
• Weather and Climate

This program offers unique insight into the intersections of health, health policy, civil society,

Immigrant and Refugee Health Internships in California

Yvette Flores

Professor, Chicano/a Studies 

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Please note that homosexuality is illegal in Ghana, and attitudes towards LGBTQIA+ individuals may be extremely hostile. We recommend reviewing resources such as Equaldex - LGBT Rights in Ghana and the ILGA World Database. For further support, please contact the Program Coordinator.

The Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health program allows eligible students to use financial aid for summer internships, with fees covering accommodation, meals, and excursions but excluding airfare and personal expenses, while estimates for total costs are provided for planning.

The Pediatric Care and Reproductive Health program includes accommodations in local homes or dorm-style lodging with meals provided, features excursions like city tours and hospital visits during orientation, and addresses the unique health challenges faced by children in Ghana, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the risks associated with living abroad.

Dr. Elisabeth Lore holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from UC Davis, specializing in French, Caribbean, Chicanx, and multilingual literatures. Her current research explores Mediating Literature, a genre focused on negotiating relationships between conflicting cultures, particularly those shaped by immigration.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Ghana offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Join local medical professionals in the historic Children’s Hospital and see how these professionals provide care in a resource-scarce environment.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship programs in Cape Town offer financial aid options, with program fees covering accommodations, meals, transportation, excursions, health insurance, and clinical rotations, while students bear personal expenses like airfare, entertainment, and medical needs.