This program is a collaboration between the Office of Global Engagement and the Pre-Professional Advising Office.
The Health in Cuba program offers a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to travel to a country rarely visited by Americans. This program is intended for UGA students who plan to pursue careers in healthcare and who are working actively toward this goal. Participants will learn about Cuba’s world-renowned healthcare system through guest lectures, round table discussions, visits to healthcare facilities, and other related activities. In addition to these experiences, participants will enroll in BIOL 4910 (Advanced Topics in Biology) for 3-credit hours.
Please note that you need to double check with your college that they have approved this activity for Experiential Learning Credit on engage.uga.edu. If you do not see this listed, speak with your academic advisor to confirm whether or not this program will count for EL.
The program provides an in-depth look at the ideological foundations of healthcare in the island nation, its successes, and its challenges while simultaneously examining the successes and challenges of our system in the US. Through carefully curated activities, this program offers a unique academic and travel experience for undergraduate students who seek to grow in cultural awareness while learning about another healthcare system.
Program participants will live together in student residences and tour historical and cultural sites in Havana. Check the itinerary tab for more detail.
This program is perfect for students who seek a short but intensive experience in one of the world’s most intriguing countries.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Spanish language knowledge is not necessary to participate in this program. Professional interpreters will be present at all guest lectures and academic visits.
- Program participants will be required to attend pre-departure orientations and academic meetings in the spring semester.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION:
Students and faculty participating in this program will travel to Cuba under a general academic license granted by the U.S. Department of Treasury to all U.S. institutions of higher learning. In addition to the general license, each participant will need an entry visa. To help facilitate the visa process, all participants must have a valid U.S. passport by February 1. Participants who already own a valid passport must check the expiration date. All passports must be valid for six months after the entry date to Cuba. Please note that the current processing time for a U.S. passport is 10-13 weeks at the cost of $145, and the processing time for an expedited passport is 4-6 weeks at the cost of $187.
Non-US citizens can apply to this program. For visa information, contact the email address below.
Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change. This is the 2024 itinerary. We are in the process of confirming the 2025 itinerary.
Breakfast and dinner in student residence unless otherwise specified. Lunch is included in the program cost, but locations will vary.
