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…
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A Nation Divided, A System Connected
Today was another full day at the Austral University building in downtown Buenos Aires, and honestly, it was one of the more informative days of the trip so far. Our first lecture was from a National Director within Argentina’s Ministry of health, who previously worked as a NICU director and specialized in neonatology. She explained…
How is This System Surviving?
Today focused heavily on the financial and operational side of Argentina’s healthcare system, specifically how insurance and healthcare payers function in such an unstable economy. We started the day with a lecture from a director at OMINT, who explained how prepaid insurance companies operate in Argentina. One of the biggest themes throughout his presentation was…
Pitt to Uruguay
One of the most interesting things I learned during this trip so far is honestly how Argentina’s healthcare system is even still functioning with the amount of economic pressure it faces. During presentations from both the Omint Group and the administrators at Austral University, they openly admitted that they almost wake up every morning praying…
Perón, Power, and Public Healthcare
Today was a little different from our other days focused mostly on hospitals and clinics. We spend much of the day touring the city and learning more about the history and culture of Buenos Aires. One of the coolest things we saw was a building that was once the tallest concrete building in the world,…
The Cost of Care.
Today, we explored both public and private healthcare systems, which offered a clear glimpse into Argentina’s contrasting systems. First, we visited a private hospital, beautiful, modern, and probably one of the most impressive facilities we’ve seen. With private rooms and personalized care, it was clear that this level of comfort comes at a cost, and…
Pitt to Paroissien!
One of the most interesting things I learned during our hospital visits was they different between a municipal hospital and a provincial hospital in Argentina. A provincial hospital is owned and funded by the province itself, while a municipal hospital receive support from both the municipality and the province. During our visit to San Isidro…
Small Clinics, Big Impact
Today gave me a much better understanding of why funding primary care is so important, especially in a healthcare system serving a large and densely populated area like Buenos Aires. We started the day by visiting another clinic that acted similarly to a primary care physician for the surrounding community. The clinic had enough resources…
More Than Money
I know I have only been here for two days, but today really gave me a chance to open my eyes. Early in the morning, we visited a small clinic that serves as a primary care center for many people in the surrounding area. The clinic operated with volunteers, doctors, pediatricians, and dentists, although they…
Steaks, Streets, and First Impressions
After a long day, and night, of traveling, we finally arrived in Buenos Ares around 11:00 in the morning, and i was immediately excited to start exploring. One of the first things I noticed was our hotel room, which ended up exceeding my expectations. We had two full bathrooms and a small living room area,…
From Pitt to Patagonia
Hey! My name is Dylan Cohn, and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh Studying business majoring in finance and accounting with a minor in mathematics. I am originally from Pittsburgh, and outside of academics, I love to golf, hang out with my friends, and play video games. I have always been someone…