Study Comparative Health Care & Intern in London

The National Healthcare Service (NHS) in London is one of the largest and most successful universal healthcare systems in the world. Developed shortly after World War II, the NHS boasts high equity of access with low financial costs to patients. Despite their successes, the NHS is still grossly underfunded and lacks in other areas such as long term care. Additionally, like many health care systems around the world, the NHS is still grappling with the affects of COVID-19 and is working to rebuild a stronger universal healthcare system than before.

The Comparative Health Care and Intern program in London offers students who intend to work in the health care professions an opportunity to study and compare US and UK health care systems. Participate in a uniquely focused internship in the health care field with an observational component, all in the heart of London.

Housing is provided in comfortable, well-equipped apartments or homestays. All students find out their housing placements about 2 weeks prior to departure

Apartment

Between 5 and 7 students usually share apartments, which include single or double bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. Meals are not included for students who choose this option, but each apartment has a full kitchen. There are also numerous pubs and cafes within a short walk or "tube" (subway) ride from the residence.

Homestay

Students who choose the homestay option have a room to themselves. Breakfast and dinner are included during the week; students are responsible for lunch and meals on weekends.

Cultural field trips in London, a theatre production, a full-day excursion to Bath and Stonehenge, and you choice of an excursion to  Stratford-upon-Avon, Brighton, or Oxford are included in the program fee.

Students can also take advantage of My Global City events, a calendar of events centered around key themes that provides students a tool to help personalize their experience in London.

All students receive an Oyster Card (tube pass) for the term included in the program fee.

The Learning Abroad Center works with Village Travel, a local travel agency, to arrange a coordinated flight for program participants. The flight is optional, and is arranged for those who want to fly with other program participants. Group flight information is typically available by the program application deadline, if not before.

For those taking the the group flight, specific arrival instructions will be sent out prior to your departure.

For immigration purposes, you should purchase a round-trip ticket, since you must be able to show your entry and exit dates from the United Kingdom.

Students who participate in the Comparative Healthcare & Intern program in London will:

• Gain an understanding of the British National Health Service (NHS) comparing concepts and themes such as epidemiology, funding and delivery of health care and social determinates of health with the U.S. health care system
• Deepen cross-cultural understanding through a unique internship that will include an opportunity to learn about and observe the UK health care system
• Increase independence and self-reliance through learning to successfully navigate British society
• Gain British and international perspectives on health care
• Develop awareness of and challenge assumptions about British culture, their own culture, and how their own culture is viewed by others
• Gain knowledge and insight into a professional career in health care.

CEA CAPA Education Abroad provides housing, program classrooms and study areas. CEA CAPA also arranges on-site orientation and program excursions, as well as social and cultural events. Classes are taught by British faculty who are specialists in their academic field and in the field of teaching foreign students.

• Summer 2023

Summer 2023 Cost of Participation

• Application Essay
• CEA CAPA Online Application

If you are interested in participating in an internship, contact Anna DeWitt before submitting your Low GPA materials.

Applicants participating in the Internship must also submit the following items through CEA CAPA's online application:

• Academic Recommendation
• Professional Recommendation
• Cover Letter and Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Digital Passport Style Photo (photo of your face against a white background)
• Police Background Check

Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.

After your application checklist is complete, your application is reviewed by our program team. You will be notified of an acceptance decision by email. If accepted, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist, which you will complete to confirm your participation in the program. If you decide not to continue with the application process, log into the online application system and submit a Cancel Request.

Below is a list of students who participated in the Study & Intern in London program. They are ready and willing to answer your questions about this program. Feel free to contact them during your decision-making process or anytime during your pre-departure preparation to get a student perspective on studying and living in London.

• Emily R.—Neuroscience major, Spring 2022, Internship, apartment
• Emily C.—Marketing major, Strategic Management minor, Spring 2022, Internship, apartment
• Jacqueline W.—Graphic Design major, Digital Media Studies and Interdisciplinary Design minor, Spring 2022, Internship, apartment