Nursing & Community Health
This program offers U.S. nursing students a high-impact, experiential learning opportunity in West Visayas. Participants will engage with a healthcare system known for producing world-class medical professionals while gaining unique insights into tropical medicine, rural health, and community-based primary care.
14 Nights (10 clinical/field days, 4 cultural/travel days)
Current enrollment in a Nursing program
Nationwide — hosted at a CSAP partner nursing school and its affiliated teaching hospital and community health site; specific placement confirmed with the partner institution. Program begins with orientation in Manila.
Program Highlights
Nationwide Network of Excellence
CSAP’s partner universities across the Philippines are home to top-tier nursing schools and tertiary hospitals, providing a rich environment for academic exchange and clinical observation.
Diverse Healthcare Settings
Students interface with both modern urban medical centers and remote rural health units (RHUs), offering a comparative view of healthcare delivery.
Transcultural Nursing
The program emphasizes the Filipino “Culture of Care,” integrating traditional healing practices with modern clinical protocols, essential for global health competency.