Ecohealth Quest Retreats

Questions? Contact [email protected].

*Selected participants have the option to register for 1 elective credit (AHS 5220) if desired.

We will be giving students who are enrolling for credit and students who have not previously been on an Ecohealth Quest trip priority enrollment. All eligible health progression students are welcome to apply.

Experiences that foster appreciation for Ecohealth principles and geopolitical considerations in health.

Ecohealth Quest Objectives

Collaboratively identify actionable strategies to improve health through analysis of the complex epidemiological, geopolitical, social, ecological, other global contributions to human, animal and planetary health.
Explore and critique the unique cultures, values, roles/responsibilities, and expertise of those supporting health within and outside the health system and the impact these factors can have on human and animal populations and planetary health outcomes.
Advance their own professional and interprofessional competency development through shared population-focused problem-solving using available evidence, personal and interpersonal experiences, and reflective team-based practices.
Build a stronger emotional connection to nature that includes a sense of interconnectedness to nature & commitment to protect nature.
Enhance short-term wellbeing through improvements in perceived stress levels (and/or anxiety).

Participation in this experience will be included on 1Health Interprofessional Education transcripts and may be considered for IPE Scholars requirements.

The agenda includes small group problem-solving sessions focuses on an in-depth Ecohealth case study, engagement with faculty experts, and guided nature experiences (weather permitting). Topics include environmental and ecosystem health, rural health, and social epidemiology.

All accepted participants must commit to full engagement and attendance. Space in this experience is extremely limited; a waitlist approach will be used to ensure broad representation of programs.

Selected participants have the option to register for 1 elective credit (AHS 5220) if desired.

Applicants are responsible for first confirming that their registration for this course is allowable within their academic program. Please check with your advisor before registering for credit.
If selected, participants who desire academic credit assume all responsibility for paying tuition and associated fees for their credit registration.

Important Details

Applications for the retreats will be accepted on a rolling basis until capacity is reached. See final deadline above.
Student lodging and meal costs will be covered by the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs, regardless of whether participants are registering for elective credit or not.
Participants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the location of their retreat. Group contact information will be shared so that carpooling can be arranged if desired.
Attendees may collaborate throughout the weekend in meal preparation, clean-up, etc.
Experiences will be held at parks and nature centers. Participants will stay in on-site lodging.
- Itasca participants stay in shared heated cabins with full plumbing and kitchens.
  View Itasca example lodging photos.
- Wolf Ridge participants stay on-site at one of the Wolf-Ridge lodges, which includes shared rooms with comfortable furnishings and everyday comforts (heat, plumbing, etc.).
- Overnight is optional at Baker; participants may return home on Friday night and come back to Baker early Saturday morning.

Take a look at the breakdown for the weekend in the Sample Weekend Schedule. (subject to change)