PENN ENGINEERING 2008 Global Biomedical Service
ProgramHong Kong SAR & Shunde, China
Shunde, China
Information Session Overview
Overview Eligibility Timeline Academic Other Items Program Fee/Costs Q&A
Overview Concept and purpose of GBS
Clinical experience Application of engineering knowledge (theory & practice) Cross-cultural immersion Aid – direct aid and capacity-building
The Project Fabrication of orthotics for children (& adults?) with neuromuscular
disorders in China Partnerships
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Health Center in Shunde
Logistics Number of students: Around 12 Work Teams: Teams of four (2 PENN + 2 HKPolyU) Faculty/staff on site throughout entire program
What you will get from GBS
Learn about a widespread need (disability) Learn how technology addresses that need
(rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics & orthotics) Learn about & visit another culture Work & make friends with HK students Be part of a team that helps disabled people directly Be part of a team that enhances the disability-services
infrastructure in China Actually make something with your own two hands
Overview (Pg 2)
Pre-Service Dates/Times March 17 – April 25 (6 weeks) Classes: one (1-2-hr) session/week x 6 weeks Outside class videos & assignments Class to be held in evenings, or Sundays
On-Site Dates (17 days) Tue. May 20 – Fri. June 6 Departure and return to Philadelphia Philadelphia-Airport shuttle service as needed All students to meet in Philadelphia for departure
Eligibility
Open to all SEAS students Open to other PENN students as space is available Open to all years, with priority given to rising seniors,
then juniors, then others Graduating seniors eligible to apply; will be given same
priority as rising seniors
General Timeline
2/15: GBS Application Due 2/18-2/19: Interviews will be held 2/22: Notification of acceptance 3/5: Letter of commitment and deposit due
3/17-4/25: Six-week class 5/20: Depart Philadelphia 6/6: Return to Philadelphia
On-Site Itinerary (tent.)
5/20 Depart Philadelphia5/21 Arrival in Hong Kong; Brief orientation5/21 - 23 Prep work at HKPU; HK orientation/touring5/24 - 30 Shunde (includes tours)5/31 Return to Hong Kong6/1 Wrap up work in HK; Observe clinical in HK6/2 Free day; Prepare to leave6/6 Depart HK; Arrive in Philadelphia same day
Academic Details Pre-requisites
basic biomechanics & physiology desirable, but not essential Academic Credit
2 cu EAS 297 Technology for Development: Global Biomedical Service (1
CU) - in SEAS, OK as Tech Elective EAS 296 Technology for Development: Cultural and Social Aspects (1
CU) - in SEAS, OK as Social Science EAS 296 to be registered in spring term; EAS 297 in fall term, as
overloads 6-Week Pre-Service
Cultural/social prep., clinical prep., trip prep. “Monitoring” essays & class discussion
Required Submission Extensive photo-journal (paper or electronic presentation), reflective &
technical Research Paper
Syllabus (tent.) Sociocultural background
Chinese history & economic system Chinese healthcare system, health beliefs, & attitudes
towards disability & illness Chinese culture & language
Medical & technical background Disability & rehabilitation Neuromuscular disorders Rehabilitative & restorative technologies Orthotics
Contrasts Traditional Chinese vs. western medicine Curative vs. Rehabilitative medicine State vs. private healthcare High tech vs. appropriate technology
Other Items
Immunizations Health Insurance Emergency evacuation insurance Visas
Program Fee/Costs
Program Fee Approx. $5,500 (final figure to be confirmed), includes:
Tuition Airfare Room & Board Ground transport/all excursions
Students currently receiving financial aid may be eligible for additional aid
Additional Expenses Visa (~$50) Vaccinations (~$135) Health Insurance (~$12-$33) Personal out-of-pocket expenses (~$200-$300)
Questions
Contacts:
GBS08 Student Coordinator: Chia Wu, BE ‘[email protected]
GBS08 Faculty Director: Dan Bogen, BE [email protected]
GBS08 Admin Director: Joseph Sun, SEAS Director Academic [email protected]
GBS Website : www.seas.upenn.edu/~gbsprog
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