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. 2007 Jun;4(6):e130.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040130.

Teaching global health at the frontlines. A multidisciplinary course in Peru presents basic concepts to students

Javier Villafuerte-Galvez  1 , Walter H Curioso
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Teaching global health at the frontlines. A multidisciplinary course in Peru presents basic concepts to students

Javier Villafuerte-Galvez et al. PLoS Med. 2007 Jun.

Abstract

The authors discuss a unique project to teach medical students in Peru about global health, which included a trip to the mining town of La Oroya at 15,610 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes.

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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. Haberos: Snack Sellers in Ticlio
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