Health Internships

Intern and pre-med student Christopher Valasquez spent six weeks interning at a rural health clinic near Granada. He had the opportunity to shadow the doctor, assist with patients, provide basic primary care procedures, and fully immerse himself in the culture and community. Through his experience he learned about health and health care in Nicaragua, and the challenges of meeting the healthcare needs of many Nicaraguans given structural barriers including limited access to services, poverty, and limited educational opportunities. Christopher is planning to return to Nicaragua next summer to continue his work.