Hegarty ’26DPT, Totino ’26DPT Return from Global Health Elective in La Paz and El Alto, Bolivia

Bridget Hegarty ’26DPT (residential pathway) and Michael Totino ’26DPT (hybrid pathway) just returned from a two-week partnership with Child Family Health International in La Paz and El Alto, Bolivia, along with faculty mentor Dr. Ann Harrington, PT, DPT, PCS, PhD. Students rotated through outpatient and inpatient settings that focused on pediatric clients with diagnoses ranging from hip dysplasia to spina bifida, autism, and flat feet. AM clinic visits included collaboration with SPTs from the Universidad Central, Universidad Catolica Boliviana, and Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, followed by PM Spanish classes and didactic material on the local cultures and global health considerations. Lastly, cultural activities and explorations occurred on Friday afternoons and weekends – thank you so much to CFHI for the incredible partnership and learning experience!


