AMSA
AMSA's Local Chapter Project Directory
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION/CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| Project title | Malaysia: The impact of culture and socioeconomic factors on healthcare |
| Project type(s) | Speaker |
| Date completed | 03/06/2006 |
| Chapter | University of South Florida COM |
| Project Coordinator | Alexis Lipton (Miseyko) |
| Summary of project | During this lunchtime lecture we invited a MD/PhD to discuss various aspects of the Malaysian culture. During the hour long meeting, we were educated on the diverse cultures that live in Malaysia, some of their values, the impact that rapid economic development has had on healthcare, and emerging health problems in the country. Included were some unique health problems that Malaysia has faced: parasites, insect borne illness, and the development of chronic deseases in the culture. The event was co-sponsored by APAMSA. |
| Content area | Other |
| Number of participants | 40 |
| Participant hours involved | 45 hour(s) |
| PROJECT PLANNING | |
| Coordinator roles | |
| Coordinator hours | hour(s) |
| FUNDING & ADVERTISING | |
| Total project cost | $350 |
| Project funding | Local chapter funds |
| Funding breakdown of sources and/or donations: | |
| Project advertising | posters, many emails, class announcement |
| PROJECT EVALUATION | |
| Success rating (1 = unsuccesful, 5 = very successful) |
4 |
| Lessons/suggestions | We promoed the event extensively. Since the event was held close to final exams, the attendance was slightly lower than expected. |
