SMEA15082U Field Experience and Exam in Health Systems

The course is in two parts: a theoretical and a practical part. The theoretical part takes place at the University of Copenhagen, while the practical part takes place abroad. The preparation in Copenhagen will deal with how the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous six mandatory modules will be put to use when going on the field trip. In addition, the students will be preparing themselves for the departure to their field destination.

For the practical part the students will be going on a field trip to a destination in a low- or middle income society in order to study a health system in a different setting. Staff from the University of Copenhagen will accompany the students and give lectures and supervision during the field trip. In addition, guest lecturers from a local institution will participate in the teaching and supervision of the field work. The students will be divided into groups and will work on a health topic relevant for the field trip setting. Students must take daily notes of their experiences and reflections made during their field stay.

At the end of the module, students must write up a field report based on the group work, but including the individual student’s reflections on the project and field stay. The field report should document the work process reflected in the objectives listed below.