INTS

These courses can be fulfilled through Pitt-Recognized or Exchanges. 

The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs in the health sciences field will grow anywhere from 20 to 50 percent between now and 2022. As universities and hospitals try to keep pace with the sharp increase of demand for skilled workers in this field, it is also important to remember that this field will not remain static.  As America faces new opportunities for technological uses and an ever evolving diverse population, there remain possibilities to restructure not only our health care system, but also the laws affecting our health care system, thereby making for a more efficient and effective system.  Leaders knowledgeable broadly about the healthcare system will be needed in all areas of healthcare: nurses, physicians, allied health workers, among many others -  This study abroad experience will immerse the student in an international environment where health care and policy differs significantly from the United States,  in order that the student may learn a different approach  than what is being practiced in America.This 3-credit course provides you with hands-on experience in various aspects of medicine, including hospital and care home visits, meetings with professionals in the field, and more.  Classroom time will be used to debrief on the experience and relate it to your history course.