YORK UNIVERSITY 路 SCHOOL OF HEALTH POLICY & MANAGEMENT
Summer Abroad: Experience Cuba
Explore Cuba's approach to health as a human right and discover how health policy, education,
community care and social conditions shape health equity.
Through international learning and critical reflection, students examine health systems and consider what different approaches to health and
social policy can teach us.
Course details
Key information about the Experience Cuba learning opportunity.
Course code
HLST 4170 3.0
Course title
Experience Cuba: Enacting the Human Right to Health & Health Equity
Instructor
Dr. Jessica Vorstermans
Date
To be determined
Location
To be determined
Credits
3.0 credits
Why study health in Cuba?
Health is shaped by more than access to medical services. Public policy, education, community relationships and social conditions all influence health and well-being.
This course examines Cuba's approach to social policy, with a focus on healthcare and education. Students consider how human rights principles inform public policy and how different health-system approaches address questions of equity.
Health as a human right
Explore the principles and policies involved in advancing equitable access to health and well-being.
Health policy and society
Examine the connections between healthcare, education, public policy and social development.
Global perspectives
Reflect on different approaches to health equity and consider their relevance to health issues in Canada.
Learning beyond the classroom
Students engage with perspectives from Cuban professors, students and healthcare professionals while exploring the social and policy contexts that shape health.
Experience Cuba through student perspectives
Discover moments from the program and hear how students reflect on Cuban history, culture, politics and community-based care.
Learning through international experience
Exploring health and community
Connecting learning with real-world perspectives
Hear from our students
鈥淭he knowledge we have gained about Cuban history, culture, politics, and health deserves global recognition through mobilization, as it is key to understanding Canadian health issues and finding solutions.鈥
Venessa Watson
鈥淭he Cuban people were eager to share their knowledge, proudly showcasing their accomplishments and their community-based approach to primary care.鈥
Zaara Syed
Explore videos and student work
Continue exploring the program through student reflections, video resources and university coverage.
Insights from Cuba
Watch reflections on the learning experience and the questions it raises about health equity.
Student showcase
Explore student work and reflections inspired by the course.
Read the 91亚色 U story
Learn more about the program and its approach to international learning.
Interested in Experience Cuba?
Check back for updates about the next course offering. Dates and location are to be determined.
For questions about the course, contact the School of Health Policy & Management.