Reflecting on the trip, there were many important lessons I learned about the history, culture, and hospital systems in Argentina, specifically Buenos Aires. I found it fascinating how the three sector system works and the difference in quality of care based on insurance. While all the hospitals in the United States would be considered private,…

Today was really nice because the day didn’t start until the afternoon, so I was able to go out and get some breakfast at a local cafe. The agenda for the day consisted of two museum visits, which started at a museum dedicated to the history of Argentine immigrants. The museum was a converted hostile-like…

Today we ventured to the west part of Buenos Aires to tour of Hospital Paroissien, as well as the University of La Matanza. Hospital Paroissien is a public hospital that performs almost every type on care one can think of from maternal care to neurosurgery. This hospital seemed to be the poorest that we have…

Today started off with a trip to IES for a presentation from Flor Ledesma. While she spoke a lot about aspects of the healthcare system that I felt I already understood such as the three sector system and the roles of each one. However, she went into greater detail about the unions that I hadn’t…

The day started off at 9 am for a walking tour of the city. It was raining a little bit, but it was still a great way to start the day. Our tour guide, Patricia, was so kind and knowledgable, and I could tell that she was invested and passionate about her job a tour…

Today was one of my favorite days of the trip so far. We started the day at 9 to venture off to the ranch called El Silvano. I enjoyed the bus ride because I got to see the rural side of the country. There were many small homes spaced a few miles from each other….

The day was very packed today! We started the day with an hour long bus ride to the rural Austral University campus. Once we got there, we had two presentations from hospital administrators about the business aspects of running their institution. During this trip, there has been very little education about how nursing is different…

The day did not go as planned, as the boat tour was cancelled. However, the group overcame once again through the power of perseverance. Today, during an intellectual conversation in which we practiced civil discourse, we reviewed the principalities of the healthcare system. This conversation increased my understanding of the complexities within the county’s hospital…

Today felt like a classic fall day with the sun shining and a cool breeze. We made our way to Austral University around 9 am for a presentation from Josephina Medrano about her role in managing healthcare in Salta. I found this presentation inspiring because Medrano was a woman in a high position of power….

Today the day started at Austral University with a lecture from Gabriel Novick, focusing on the Public health sector of the Argentine health system. He began by noting the main challenges within the sector, including a need for greater funding due to inflation, employment demand, and fragmentation within the hospital systems. I noted that the…

After a 12 hour flight delay, a night slept on the terminal E carpet, and a 10 hour flight from Atlanta, we have finally arrived in Buenos Aires! The travel experience was a challenge that the group persevered through with both flexibility and positivity. Upon arrival, we were instantly met with a warm greeting from…