Today we visited a private university hospital and a public primary clinic in Pilar. At the Tomas Reggio Primary Health Center, we listened to a detailed history of the clinic from one of the sisters got a detailed tour of the building. There were multiple check-up rooms and designated rooms for pharmaceuticals, dental and OBGYN…
Category: Plus3 Argentina
Day 1: Primero Día en Buenos Aires!
Hola Argentina! After days of preparation and hours of traveling, we finally arrived in Buenos Aires. As we were flying over Argentina below the clouds, the terrain did not look much different to me than the United States. However, as we drove from the airport to our hotel, the city looked much different compared to…
Gus Coleman – 11: Farewell Buenos Aires
Our incredible trip and adventure comes to a bittersweet end. It was an amazing time, getting to experience Argentina for the first time. I learned so much about Argentina’s healthcare system and its culture, and made many new friends who I also got the chance to share this experience with. We were able to view…
A farewell to Buenos Aires
Overall, it was such a great trip. I learned about a whole new culture by being embraced completely in it! I loved the challenge of this as well, from handling conversations with waiters, learning how to use pesos, or even the slow pace of the country! These were all thi bf s i completely didn’t…
Until Next Time Buenos Aires
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…
Hasta Luego, Buenos Aires.
Now that the time of our stay in Argentina is near its end, I have been reflecting on all we have learned during the past 2 weeks. This course was instrumental in my realization of how complex the whole health care system actually is and how important the various aspects such as the differences between…
Bye-bye Buenos Aires
Last day! This is simply a wrap up post to discuss a few of the things I learned while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I’ll begin with my presentation topic of the private system, which you must have insurance in order to utilize. These hospitals tended to be much cleaner and more organized than…
Adiós Argentina! May 21st
This past two weeks has flown by. I have many take aways from this amazing trip. We took in a lot of information regarding Argentina’s healthcare system. Firstly, I was shocked that at Thomas Reggio they had a fully paper medical record system. Each hospital varied drastically, and I was not expecting that either. The…
May 19th Austral
Today we went back to the University of Austral. First, we talked about the public sector. We spent another day at Austral University’s campus studying how Argentina’s healthcare is run and funded. Our first speaker was from the Ministry of Health. She explained her work tracking national data and coordinating health programs for mothers and…
May 18th Argentina
Today we talked to many important individuals at the University of Austral. First, we met with the medical director of OMINT. OMINT is a private, prepaid company with 159 institutions which offer prepaid health. They talked about how Argentinas healthcare system is divided into three sectors; public, private, and social. These sectors all focus on…
Day 11 – An Amazing Experience
I can’t believe I’m writing the final blog post of this trip. The two weeks flew by. This was definitely one of the coolest experiences of my life! I’m so grateful for all the memories and friends I’ve made through this trip. On our last day we presented our final presentation. It was interesting to…
Adios Buenos Aires!
Today is my last day in Buenos Aires, and I am so grateful for the experiences I had on this trip! Today started off with our final presentations at Austral-our topic was the Ministry of Health. I feel like during these past two weeks, I developed a completely new perspective on Argentine Healthcare. It’s hard…
Day 13 – Departure Day!
To summarize my time abroad in Argentina I will talk in terms of their health systems and also in terms of life. To start, it was really cool to learn about how a public health care system works. We also learned a little about how the government functions. I got some insight into the multiple…
Last Day – An Unforgettable Experience
This trip has been a life-changing experience. From knowing basically nothing about healthcare in general and nothing about Argentina, I now feel confident enough to inform someone else about the system. Seeing different perspectives in the US, it helped me gain a better insight into how other countries and people deal with healthcare struggles. Argentina’s…
Day 10: Federalism
Today we returned to the downtown campus of Universidad Austral for another full day of lectures focused on Argentina’s healthcare system. The weather was beautiful today, and the city felt very active with cafés, restaurants, and shops busy throughout the morning. It has been interesting spending more time in the downtown area and getting a…
Final Day: The Trip of a Lifetime
This trip created great memories and I learned new lessons along the way. On our final day we all listened to each other’s group presentations. My group was the public sector and I discussed the economic challenges of their system like inflation. It was a great way to wrap up the trip and see what…
Last Day: Adios Argentina!
This trip has gone by so quickly, and I am so sad to be leaving the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. It feels like just yesterday that we arrived, excited and unsure of what to expect. On our last day, we had the opportunity to listen to everyone’s final presentations. It was fascinating to see…
The Last Day!
The last day! On the final day we had our final presentations and it was truly such a great way to wrap up this whole trip altogether! It was honestly very cool to see everyone’s projects compared from our original presentation. This study abroad experience has been one of the best experiences I could ever…
Ciao Argentina! (Day 11)
After spending 2 weeks in Argentina, I have learned so many things I could have never learned sitting in a classroom in the United States. Whether we were touring hospitals, listening to lectures, or exploring areas in Buenos Aires, there was always a lesson to be learned. During our hospital tours, I learned a new…
Day 10: Federalism and Argentina’s Public Health System
Today we spent another day at Austral University’s downtown campus learning more about how Argentina’s healthcare system is organized and financed. Our first speaker worked within Argentina’s Ministry of Health and discussed her role coordinating national healthcare initiatives related to maternal health, infant mortality, and public health data. One thing that became very clear throughout…