is the most populous country in Central America. It is home to over 15 million people and more than half of the population is below the national poverty line. Guatemala faces several health and development challenges, including infant, child, and maternal mortality, malnutrition, literacy, and contraceptive awareness and use. It is also rich in cultural diversity. This program aims to expose students to global development, health systems, global health issues, and health care delivery in resource-strapped communities. The study abroad program utilizes the community as the pedagogical platform and challenges students to view global healthcare issues holistically to understand how in-country health policies are influenced by local and global determinants.