Dear Colleagues, The Maderas Rainforest Conservancy is pleased to offer a new course, Tropical One Health, for undergraduate students with an interest in multiple careers, including conservation biology, medicine, veterinary health, public health, wildlife ecology, and others. The course will take place at La Suerte Biological Field Station, Costa Rica, June 22 – July 9, 2019.
Applications are now open at http://www.maderasrfc.org/. Questions about Tropical One Health should be directed to course instructor Dr. LaRoy Brandt at laroy.bra...@lmunet.edu, or Dr Bonnie Price at bonnie.pr...@lmunet.edu. About the Course: The health of people, domestic animals, wildlife, and the ecosystem is inextricably linked and influenced by environmental, cultural, economic, and political factors. One Health is the emerging field that recognizes this interconnection and seeks to solve the complex challenges faced at the interface of humans, animals, and the environment. In this course we will explore the unique challenges and opportunities of an interdisciplinary One Health approach in Costa Rica, Central America, and Tropical Ecosystems. Students will gain hands on experience in public health education, preventative veterinary health (including physical exam, vaccination, and client communication), environmental health measures, infectious disease monitoring, and laboratory skills. Students will have an opportunity to explore the local rainforest, observe local horticultural and agricultural practices, participate in on-going One Health research projects on site, and volunteer with local schools and healthcare clinics. Other MRC Courses: Please visit http://www.maderasrfc.org/ to learn more about field course opportunities in primate behavior and ecology, entomology, tropical rainforest ecology, and our veterinary training programs. LaRoy Brandt | Associate Professor of Conservation Biology Cumberland Mountain Research Center, Director laroy.bra...@lmunet.edu Lincoln Memorial University Office: 423.869.6608 | Fax: 423.869.6368 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752 www.LMUnet.edu
