We kicked off the day with a short walk to Universidad Austral’s Buenos Aires campus for a one hour session about Argentina’s healthcare system. After the lesson, we headed back to the hotel and then took a 20 minute bus ride to Hospital Fernandez, a large public hospital. Hospital Fernandez was definitely busy as people…
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Day 9 – Private v.s Public Healthcare
Today left me with a lot to think about. We started with a short bus ride to ASE, a private insurance company here in Buenos Aires. Originally, they acted as the middleman between healthcare contributors and providers, but over time they shifted their focus. Now, they mostly help companies and employers manage prepaid healthcare plans….
Day 8 – Walking Tour
This morning was a rare break in our packed schedule, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I was able to sleep in and catch up on rest, which made a huge difference after so many early mornings and long days. Our activities started in the early afternoon with a walking tour that…
Day 7 – Museo Evita
We started the day with a short walk over to the IES office, where we had a presentation from Dr. Gabriel Novick, the head of Swiss Medical. He gave us a review session on the Argentine healthcare system, tying together everything we’ve learned over the past week. I found it really helpful and his talk…
Day 6 – Visits from leadership
Today was packed with back to back lectures and site visits, but it gave us a deeper look at the inner workings and challenges of Argentina’s healthcare system. We started the morning at the Ministry of Health, where we spoke with a representative about how the public healthcare system operates on a national level. From…
Federalism in Argentina’s Healthcare System – Day 5
Today was a bit more relaxed as we got to sleep in and left the hotel around 10 a.m. for a tango lesson. The instructors made it super fun and engaging, even for those of us whom consider ourselves to be bad at dancing. After the tango lesson, we had an hour to grab lunch…
History in the Streets of Buenos Aires – Day 4
Today was all about culture and history. We started the morning with a bus tour around Buenos Aires, stopping first in La Boca which was a colorful, lively neighborhood known for its soccer stadium and artsy streets. After picking up some souvenirs, we drove past major landmarks like the Pink House (Argentina’s version of the…
Day 3 – Boat trip to Healthcare
For the second day in a row, my day started bright and early. I was up at 7 a.m., and by 8 a.m., we were on our way to visit a public clinic located on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. What made this visit especially unique was the journey itself as we had to take…
Universidad Austral – Day 2
Today, we had the opportunity to tour Universidad Austral, a university that stands out not only for its academic programs but also for its affiliation with a hospital similar to how UPMC is connected to the University of Pittsburgh. We were up around 7 a.m. for breakfast, and by 8 a.m., we were on the…
Day 1
Getting off the nine hour flight I was hoping for a city that was sure to impress and it definitely lived up to my expectations. After going through customs and boarding our bus to our hotel, we noticed that a majority of the billboards facing the highway near the airport were of the famous argentine…
My South American Story Starts
Hi everyone! My name is Max Krajnikovich, and I am a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration, double majoring in Supply Chain Management and Finance. I’m from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and I’ve always had a deep passion for travel and experiencing new cultures. From touring Yosemite in Jackson Hole Wyoming to…