Greetings!
Hello from CFHI! In this email we're focusing on CFHI India opportunities and what makes them unique. CFHI India programs immerse participants into this vibrant country through grassroots programs which give real-life insight into healthcare in global communities (click here to view a short video clip of CFHI participants in India).
CFHI is still accepting applications for any of its 20+ programs in 5 countries for summer 2011 through 2012. Deadline to apply for 2011 scholarships of US$1,000 is May 1st. Click on the links below and read on to learn more. -Child Family Health International (CFHI)CFHI is a NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. |
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Within India CFHI offers programs in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Dehra Dun and surrounding villages in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains. Participants are involved in clinical rotations with local healthcare workers, live in guesthouses or with homestay families, and have the option to volunteer with local charities/NGOs. Through these experiences participants of CFHI India programs learn how socio-economic factors and geographic barriers affect healthcare access.
"I experienced an exceptional way to learn medicine... Being immersed in the chaotic, under-resourced world of medicine in another culture has highlighted what I value in becoming a physician - the ability to positively change another, a fostering of trust, and an intimate understanding."
--Nicholas Murray, CFHI Alumnus: Rural/Urban Himalayan Rotation, India
EXPLORE CFHI PROGRAMS IN:
 DELHI:
== Sight for All- Ophthalmology Rotation
== Public Health & Community Medicine
The Indian capital of New Delhi is one of the largest cities in the world, and the seat of the current government. CFHI's offers 2 programs in Delhi, the Ophthalmology program developed for students to gain an in-depth perspective on eye care treatment and prevention for those living below the poverty line, often in urban slums and rural areas. The Public Health/Community Medicine program focuses on infectious disease management and includes clinical rotations as well as discussions with NGO's, public health professionals and policy makers- an ideal program for MPH students or others with an interest in Public Health.
MUMBAI:
Confronting Tropical Disease Challenges
Students attending this 
program will be able to rotate at some of the biggest infectious disease hospitals in India and witness pathologies not often seen at home. The program combines rotations at government hospitals with small primary care clinics and an opportunity to work in a rural area outside the city, offering a comprehensive overview of healthcare in this region.
PUNE:
Maternal and Child Health
In India, an estimated 136,000 mothers and 2.5 million children die every year, often due to preventable or treatable causes. This program offers a view into healthcare for this population combined with immersion into vibrant Marathi culture. Participants
experience antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care facilities and witness newborn and pediatric care in India. Family planning clinics that manage sexually transmitted infections may also be included.
HIMALAYAN REGION: == Rural/Urban Himalayan Rotation
== Introduction to Traditional Medicine
Both programs in this northern Indian region focus on 3 distinct cities in the area, providing a comparative experience. The Rural/Urban program highlights the diverse needs of rural and urban communities lacking access to healthcare services and how the local healthcare workforce is overcoming these challenges. The Traditional Medicine program allows students the opportunity to focus on practices indigenous to India, philosophies behind these practices, and how they combine with western medicine.
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