As our time in Argentina comes to an end, I can honestly say that I will never forget this amazing experience. Over the past few weeks, I have learned so much about Argentina’s healthcare system and culture. From all of our lectures and hospital visits to exploring the streets of Buenos Aires, each day has…
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Day 10: Austral Student for a Day!
Today in Argentina, we went back to the Universidad of Austral downtown campus for another full day of lectures about the healthcare system. The campus is only about a ten minute walk from our hotel, so it has been really nice getting to walk through the city the past few mornings instead of taking a…
Day 9: Healthcare in Argentina
Today in Argentina, we attended lectures at the Universidad Austral about healthcare, insurance, and the functionality of hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a long but very educational day. The first lecture we attended focused on OMINT, a private healthcare/prepaid insurance company. Individuals who are part of this system voluntarily pay a monthly fee…
Day 8: Goodbye Argentina, Hello Uruguay
Uruguay here we come! During our super early morning today, we rode a boat all the way to Uruguay. Even though we were all tired, it was exciting to travel to another country by boat and spend the day exploring a new place. We visited Colonia, where we spent the day walking around the historic…
Day 7: Walking Through Recoleta
This morning in Argentina, we went on a walking tour through the Recoleta area of Buenos Aires. It was very cool exploring such a historic and beautiful part of the city while learning more about Argentina’s culture and history. During the tour, we saw many important landmarks and learned about the influence of European immigration…
Day 6: Two Sides of Healthcare
Today, we had the opportunity to visit both private and public hospitals in Buenos Aires, which helped highlight some similarities and differences between the two healthcare delivery systems in Argentina. The first hospital we visited was Sanatorio Mater Dei, which is a private Catholic non-profit hospital that belongs to the Hermanas de Maria de Schoenstatt….
Day 5: A Day in La Matanza
Today we traveled outside of central Buenos Aires to visit the Paroissien Hospital in La Matanza, one of the many municipalities on the outskirts of the Buenos Aires Province. The hospital is a public hospital that is fully funded by the province, but it is not funded by the municipality. During our visit, we learned…
Day 3: From the River to the ICU
Today, we learned more about the differences in healthcare access and funding throughout Argentina. In the morning, we traveled to the Tigre River and rode a boat down to the Río Capitán primary health center. During the ride, we passed houses, docks, and beautiful scenery which showed how isolated some of these communities are from…
Day 2: A Busy Day in Buenos Aires
In Argentina, gaps in income negatively impact how healthcare is delivered. Individuals with higher incomes tend to receive better quality care, while individuals with lower income review lower quality care. Today in Argentina, we traveled to the Tomas Reggio Health Center, which is a public health clinic. This clinic is funded by the municipalities and…
Day 1: Getting Lost in Buenos Aires
After a long day of traveling, we finally landed in Buenos Aires. Even though we were all exhausted from the flight, we were excited to finally start our trip in a new country. When we first arrived, we were welcomed with a barbecue lunch by the IES Abroad office, which was very good and a…
From Pitt to Buenos Aires
Hi! My name is Ethan Kwon, and I am a freshman nursing student participating in the Plus3 Argentina program this summer! I am from North Wales, which is right outside of Philadelphia. At school, I am involved in the Pitt Men’s Glee Club and the Pitt Men in Nursing Club. I have always enjoyed being…