Central America Schedule and Costs for 2012
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Costs: $6,700
Schedule (May 29 - July 29)
EWH Summer Institute begins (May 29)
All participants meet at San Jose International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica no later than 10PM. Meet host families.
Costa Rica (May 29 – June 26)
May 30: Orientation and Spanish Placement, First Technical Class, Classes begin
Schedule for Monday-Thursday:
| 8:00-12:00 | Spanish lessons |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch break |
| 1:00-2:00 | Lecture: Introduction to Medical Instruments and Measurements |
| 2:00-5:00 | Laboratory: Working in Developing World Hospitals |
Schedule for Fridays
8:00-5:00 Field work in local hospital
June 2: Rafting trip
Host Country (June 26 – July 29)
June 26: Travel to host country
June 27 – July 27: Work in host hospital, 8:00 - 5:00 or as determined by your hospital supervisor
End of Program Conference (July 28 - July 29)
July 28: By 10AM, All participants arrive in Managua, Nicaragua
July 28, 10AM - July 29, 10AM: Poster Presentations and Discussion
EWH Summer Experience ends (July 29)
11:00AM Shuttles to Managua Airport
