Well it is day 12 in Buenos Aires! I am sad to state that I leave tomorrow. Today we gave our presentation (yes we did also learn on this trip). Our presentation went great. My group did so well on explaining the public sector of the Argentina healthcare system. My friends in other groups did…
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I 🫀 BA!
It’s day 10 in Buenos Aires! Today we went back to Sanatorio de los Arcos to talk to Marcela Travaglini, Medical Director of Mutual, then visited the ICBA-Cardiovascular Institute, lastly, we visited Museo de los Immigrantes. Today we got to speak with Marcela Travaglini about mutualism. Mutualism is the idea that you share common interests/resources…
Astronomical Day at Austral!
Today is day 8 in Buenos Aires! Today we visited Austral University. Austral University is a private university in a little outside of the city of Buenos Aires. We toured the Austral University Hospital and met some Austral students. While visiting the hospital we learned about how it functions. We learned that it is similar…
Museums Were the Move Today!
Day 8 in Argentina! Today we got to sleep in and didn’t have to be in the lobby for the bus until 10:30am. We drove to the Museo Evita which is a really cool museum dedicated to Evita Peron and her life. In the building they research her life and the impacts that she left…
College Field Day: Mommy and Me Edition!
Today was day 7 in Buenos Aires! Today we visited the Basilica of Luján and Rodizio Estancia, a ranch. It was a much more relaxed day with a slow pace and no lectures. First we visited the Basilica of Luján. It is this beautiful cathedral that was built when a man ordered a terra-cotta statue…
The Waterway to Tigre
It’s day 6 in Buenos Aires! It’s finally Friday, but that doesn’t mean we slow down and take some time off. Today we visited Tigre and Puerto de Frutos. It was a nice treat to get back a little earlier than normal to the hotel today for a much needed nap. We visited Tigre, but…
The Equity Apple Tree
Welcome back for day 5 in Buenos Aires! You know the drill by know. Today we visited the neighborhood La Matanza. While here we visited a public hospital, Paroissien Hospital, and visited University of La Matanza. We were given a tour of Paroissien Hospital. Something interesting about the hospital is that is mostly one floor,…
Uber? Sorry we don’t know her, Cabify is our girl <3
Welcome back to hear about day 4 in Buenos Aires! Today our schedule was packed with past Minister of Health Province of Salta, Dr. Josefina Medrano, we visited a public hospital City of Buenos Aires, Hospital Juan A. Fernandez, and ended our day with a cultural walking tour of Recoleta. We had a little bit…
Lectures, Tours, and Shopping. . . Oh My!
Day 3 of exploring Buenos Aires! Our day started out with meeting Dr. Daniel Ferrante, current Deputy of Minister of Health of CABA, then we met with Dr. Luis Scervino, past Superintendent of Health and current director of the Obra Social de Obras Sanitarias. After lunch we went on a tour of La Boca, San…
The Monster that is Argentina’s Healthcare System
It’s day 2 in Buenos Aires! We had an early start to the day with a meeting time of 8am in the lobby to head to Sanatorio De Los Arcos a private hospital apart of the Swiss Medical Group. The agenda for the day included lectures from Dr. Gaberial Novick, former Deputy National Minister of…
Impressions are Everything!
After a stay in Nordenberg, 2 flights, and barely any sleep we finally arrived in Buenos Aires. As we deboarded, saw the airport, and headed for customs, I noted the modern design of the airport. Knowing this would be a trend to see along the way. I had mixed emotions as we stepped outside. Part…
Argentina and Me!
Hello everyone! I am Ashley Sukal. I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in marketing and pursuing certificates in digital media, leadership and ethics, and sports management. I am a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA). I am also a part of the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma in the…