Gain real world experience in Pediatric Dysphagia while exploring tropical Antigua this summer!

ATTENTION: Students must contact Dr. Colodny before applying to the program.  She can be reached at colodnyn@stjohns.edu.

In the city of Antigua, students will study the anatomy and neurophysiology of normal swallowing and pathophysiology in infants and children.

On this program, you will be able to gain firsthand, practical experience with swallowing and pathophysiology in infants and young children, as well as assessment, treatment, management and models of delivery in the USA and a developing country.  Part of the coursework will include performing volunteer work at a local orphanage/hospital.  

Through the volunteer work and class readings, you will gain the skills necessary to understand embryological development, normal swallowing and neurophysiology in infants and young children, the development of feeding skills, and the identification, treatment and management of dysphagia disorders.

Graduate Course:

• CSD 341: Management of Pediatric Dysphagia in a Developing Country

Credit:1

Required Text: Arvedson, J.C. & Brodsky, L. (2002)  Pediatric Swallowing and feeding: Assessment and Management (2nd Ed.)  Albany, New York: Singular Publishing)

Dates: May 21-31, 2013 
Please speak to the Professor before making travel arrangements.

Deadlines:

• Application Deadline: March 25, 2013
• Deposit Deadline: April 3, 2013

*Please note that this is a popular program with limited space. We strongly advise that students apply well before the application deadline to improve their chances of securing a space in the program.

Accommodations: Local hotel

Professor:  Nancy Colodny, Ph.D

Program Fee: $990 plus tuition (airfare NOT included)

*Please note: Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad.

**Please also not that, at this time, graduate students are unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system. Graduate students must submit a completed paper  application  and an approved course option form to the Office of Global Studies . Be sure to have the course option signed by your dean or academic advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study.

*This program is limited to St. John's Students*