Core Course

Munich-Zagreb

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About this tour

This Study Tour to Munich and Zagreb will provide an in-depth exploration of medical practices between a recently joined EU member state and one of the EU’s founding countries.

In Zagreb, you will investigate the complexities of healthcare in Croatia’s vibrant capital, while Munich will offer perspective on Germany’s well-established medical system. This tour is designed to immerse you in a diverse range of activities, giving you a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems in both cities and highlighting the unique challenges faced by medical professionals and patients in each setting

Through interactions with medical professionals, visits to hospitals and clinics, and conversations with local residents, you will observe the differences in healthcare access and delivery between each city. This experience will provide you with firsthand insights into the healthcare systems of Croatia and Germany, including critical issues such as demographics, economic factors, healthcare promotion, infection control, technology allocation, funding, and resource management. You will also explore how each system is organized, how patients access care, and the nature of patient-doctor relationships. By the end of your tour, you will have a deeper understanding of the strengths and challenges within the healthcare systems of both cities and the nuances of patient care in each context.

Throughout the tour, both Zagreb and Munich will act as immersive classrooms, offering unique perspectives on their healthcare systems, cultural practices, and local community dynamics. These experiences will enable you to make well-informed comparisons with healthcare systems and practices you have encountered elsewhere. 

Multi-destination tour note

The order in which this Study Tour travels may vary by semester. You will be informed of which location you will begin and end in as soon as possible, but it may not reflect the order listed in the title of this tour.

Learning outcomes

  • Compare medical practices in Zagreb and Munich.
  • Contrast healthcare systems in Croatia, Germany, Denmark and the U.S. to understand the challenges faced by providers.
  • Observe clinical practice and research with clinical relevance.
  • Experience medical practice in both social, historical, and scientific contexts.

Possible activities

  • Attend lectures, speak with professionals, and tour hospitals and clinics in Zagreb and Munich.
  • Discuss the Croatian and German healthcare systems with doctors and staff at respective hospitals and clinics.
  • Interview locals about their healthcare experiences in Zagreb and Munich.