Institute of Tropical Medicine Alexander von Humboldt, of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
This clinical fellows program will involve a collaboration between the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas and the Institute of Tropical Medicine Alexander von Humboldt, of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru. The Instituto de Medicina Tropical Alexander von Humboldt of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Lima, Perú, is recognized as one of the top centers in the world for tropical medicine. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Medical School is recognized as one of the outstanding medical schools in Latin America. Since its founding in 1968 the Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Alexander von Humboldt" (IMT) has risen to international stature in service, research and training in infectious diseases and tropical medicine. IMT is located within the Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia, which provides 5,000 HIV related outpatient visits per year, diagnoses 40 new HIV cases per month, and is responsible for 15% of the total Peruvian patient population who receive HAART within the National antiretroviral Program in Peru.
Fellowship Site: Lima, Peru; US Partner: University of Texas Medical Branch
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IMT is also an important center for TB. IMT is located in the northern area of Lima where incidence of active TB is over 172/100,000. HIV-TB co-infection is a growing concern in Peru. Thirty to 40% of HIV patients have current or a recent history of active tuberculosis. Complications like drug interactions, and immune reconstitution inflammatory syndromes are very common during concomitant therapy of both infections.
Research Opportunities:
The main research areas at our site include:
- Tropical Diseases
- Infectious Diseases
- HIV/TB Coinfection
Housing/Meals/Transportation:
Housing is available at a wide array of type, location and cost in Lima. Students visiting Lima for prolonged periods of time prefer renting apartments in the residential area of Miraflores and surrounding districts. The Institute keeps a list of apartments available for rent and will provide participants with several choices upon arrival. Participants may also prefer to rent rooms at family homes or share apartment rentals with other students visiting Lima.
Apartment prices range from US $300 to $600 per month for small ones in Miraflores. ‘Pension’ in family homes may be more convenient in price and usually includes one or two meals per day. Lunch is available at the University campus and ranges from 2 to 4 US$. Groceries can be purchased in local supermarkets at affordable prices. Transportation in local buses is about US $1.00 each way; if taxis are preferred they range from US $5 to $8 each way.
Health Issues:
The NIH/ICRF program requires all trainees to see a physician before they leave for assignment abroad. Please visit U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The Yellow Book: Health Information for International Travel for more information.
Safety Issues:
Please visit the State Department website for more information.
Language requirements other than English:
Spanish fluency or advance Spanish skills are preferred; however local private teachers and language schools are available in Lima.
What is it like to live in Peru?
Please refer to Dr. Zunt's PERU-UWASH site page for the details about what it is like to live in Peru.
