This report was written by Amelia Rock, Master of Science Candidate in the Department of Population and International Health at the Harvard School of Public Health, following her participation in the January 2008 Collaborative Course on Infectious Diseases. To download a pdf version of the full report, please see the attachment at the bottom of this page.

Introduction

The Experience: Week One - Metropolitan São Paulo
>> Introductions: Welcome Dinner, Lectures, and Visit to the SUCEN
>> Visit to Emilio Ribas Hospital
>> HIV/AIDS, TB, Dengue, and Yellow Fever: Lectures and Discussions
>> Visit to Barra Funda Primary Health Clinic and Surrounding Communities
>> Taeniasis, Cysticercosis, Leishmaniasis, and Malaria: Lectures and Discussions
>> Visit to Santa Casa Emergency Room
>> Decision-Making in Public Health, Regional Travel Advice, and Site Visit Planning
>> Visit to Santa Casa Ambulatory Care Unit
>> Visit to Albert Einstein Hospital and Favela, Paraisópolis

The Experience: Week Two – Araçatuba
>> Travel and Introduction to Araçatuba
>> Activities in Araçatuba
>> Working on Final Projects
>> Final Project Presentations in Araçatuba
>> Course Wrap-Up: Final Presentations and Good-Byes

Reflection

Other Student Experiences