Global Biomedical Service Program A Service Learning Internship Program for Undergraduates Penn Engineering and Hong Kong Polytechnic University Yangjiang, China

What is GBS? Partnership between SEAS, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU), and local clinics in China International service learning program to build orthotics for children with neuromuscular disorders

What is GBS? Earn two credits that count toward your degree – Social Science and Humanities Elective (EAS 296) – Technical Elective (EAS 297)

What will I get from GBS? – Actually make something with your two hands – Become immersed in Chinese culture – Develop your global citizenship – Learn about international health care and disability- services

What does GBS involve? 8 weeks of pre-program preparation at Penn – Chinese culture and history – Prostheses and orthoses fabrication, rehabilitation engineering, anatomy, and gait biomechanics ~2 week program on the campus of HKPU and at a local health center in China

Where does GBS take place? Yangjiang Hong Kong

Where does GBS take place? Hong KongYangjiang

Who is Eligible? Any undergraduate at Penn! Must be in good academic standing and demonstrate an interest in international development and service learning Must be available for 8-week preparatory class and 2-week summer program

Timeline Dec 21, Application Early Deadline Jan 17-Jan 20, Interviews Evening classes February –April 2012 In-country program: May 19-June 6, 2012* *Tentative dates, subject to change

Program Fee Program Fee: *$6,800 – includes tuition, visa/passport processing fees, international airfare, lodging and meals, program- related transportation, and all organized excursions Additional $500-$800 for immunizations and international health insurance Possibility that financial aid will be extended to cover a portion of this fee, depending on the student’s aid package details *2012 estimate, subject to change

How do I apply? Application is available online at or search for “Penn GBS” Application Early Deadline: Dec. 21st, 2011 Interviews will be held in January, 2012

Contact Information Megan Doherty SEAS Associate Director, International & Service Learning Programs 111 Towne