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Global Public Service Academies for Health
Chaperone Handbook
2020
0Copyright © 2020 by Global Public Service Academies
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1Welcome words
We would like to first and foremost welcome you on board with GPSA! We are
very excited to know that you will be participating during your school’s GPSA
program. GPSA programs are both exciting and challenging. Participants will learn
to adapt to new environments and learn new skills and chaperones play an
integral role in the participants’ experience.
For faculty members who will be joining GPSA Staff as chaperones, it is important
that an understanding is developed and agreed upon between GPSA staff on the
ground and visiting faculty members prior to their arrival. This handbook will help
partner schools and especially faculty members who will be joining Partnership
Programs as faculty chaperones to establish mutual expectations regarding their
participation and level of involvement during a Partnership Program. This
handbook will introduce you to the structure of GPSA (mission, location, staff),
the structure of our programs, GPSA main rules and policies, and the role of
chaperones.
We look forward to working with and meeting you!
2Table of Contents
GPSA Mission ................................................................................................ 4
GPSA Location ............................................................................................... 4
GPSA Staff Roles ............................................................................................ 5
Partnership Programs .................................................................................... 6
Leadership Meetings ................................................................................................................................... 6
Pre-departure Technical Sessions ............................................................................................................... 7
GPSA Certification and Curriculum ............................................................................................................. 8
Preparing for the program and arrival day ................................................................................................. 9
Sample Itinerary .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Housing ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Clinical Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 11
School Activities ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Staff Meetings ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Daily messages .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Conference and Cross-Cultural Assessments ........................................................................................... 12
GPSA Rules and Policies ............................................................................... 13
Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination .................................................................................... 13
Basic Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 14
No Electronics Policy ................................................................................................................................. 14
Never Alone and 3-person Rule ................................................................................................................ 14
3-1-1 Discipline Policy ............................................................................................................................... 15
No Alcohol and No Drugs Rule .................................................................................................................. 15
GPSA Illness Policy .................................................................................................................................... 15
The Role of Chaperones ............................................................................... 16
Pre-Departure ............................................................................................................................................ 16
On-site ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
3GPSA Mission
The Global Public Service Academies (www.GPSA.org) offers healthcare service
learning programs in Guatemala, Belize, the USA (West Virginia) and Thailand to
young adults (high school and college participants) who have a strong interest in
pursuing a career in health care. GPSA was founded with an understanding that
young adults can make a difference in the world. All our programs are
experienced in low-resource rural communities, formed around an educational
collaboration with faculty and leaders from Duke University and Johns Hopkins
University.
With GPSA, participants experience an immersion into the local health care
system and culture through:
1. Living for an extended period of time with host families (Belize & Guatemala)
2. Assisting the community health workers and/or clinics in the measuring of
vital signs, and screening of diabetes, hypertension, and malnutrition.
3. Learning about local health issues through participation in a rigorous
classroom-based academic curriculum.
4. Educating school-aged children on a variety of health topics.
GPSA Location
GPSA currently works in:
• Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
• District of Cayo, Belize
• Mingo and McDowell Counties, West Virginia, USA
• Mae Sot, Thailand
4GPSA Staff Roles
Director and Assistant Director: In charge of overseeing all aspects of GPSA. The
Director helps promote and recruit potential Partnership Programs, along with
the Recruiter Manager. School Coordinators will be in contact with the Director to
discuss details of the program. The Director can sometimes be involved in the Pre-
Departure Sessions. Chaperones should feel free to contact the them at any point
with issues or questions that might arise.
Recruiting Team: In charge of promoting and recruiting Partnership Programs.
They will be the first one to contact your school and discuss all the details of the
Partnership Program with the local school Coordinator or Global Studies
Coordinator. Additionally, this team oversees all the admissions process for
GPSA, will contact the partner school to send and collect all forms and send
reminders of deadlines.
Regional Manager: Oversees operations for GPSA sites. The Regional Manager
will contact chaperones for the planning of pre-departure sessions (see
Partnership Programs section), and to introduce the other staff assigned for each
program.
Program Coordinator (PC): In charge of planning and carrying out all that is
entailed to develop a program. Each Partnership Program assigns one program
coordinator. This person creates the itinerary; books transportation, language
classes, cultural activities, and housing; and coordinates activities with the local
clinics and schools. They have complete disciplinary and scheduling authority
since they are responsible of the daily activities and the supervision of other staff
members and participants during programs. Program Coordinators will contact
chaperones to discuss details of the programs, including the itinerary and
technical sessions.
Medical Fellow (MF): College graduates taking one gap year before going to
Medical School or graduate school. They join GPSA typically for 12 months. They
live with a host family in one of the rural communities in Guatemala/Belize and
work at the local clinic. During programs, they act as Team Leaders (see below).
5Participant: Anyone who applies and is accepted into the program, usually high
school or college participants.
Leader in Training (LIT): Former participant that is invited to come for a second
time with GPSA. They are selected based on their excellent performance as
participants, their leadership qualities, and their high interest to help the
underserved communities. An LIT participant develops a community project and
helps GPSA staff carry out some of the leading activities.
Chaperone: An adult (over 21 years of age), typically from a partner school. Most
of the times they oversee pre-departure sessions and they travel with participants
for the entire duration of the program and support the GPSA staff on the ground.
Visiting Faculty: An adult (over 21 years of age), typically representing a potential
partner school. They have very limited roles or responsibilities during a program.
They typically stay for only two or three days.
For more information and bios of our current staff members, please visit:
www.gpsa.org/faculty
Partnership Programs
Whenever a college or high school wishes to join GPSA as a group, with an
individualized program, they join GPSA as a Partnership School on a Partnership
Program.
Most Partnership Schools are responsible for selecting the group of participants
coming on the program. After a Partnership School signs an agreement with GPSA
(called a “Memorandum of Understanding”, or MoU), the Assistant Regional
Manager for Admissions will contact the Partnership Program representative, to
collect all the admission documents. Depending on the total number of
participants joining the program, the school will send one or two chaperones
along.
Leadership Meetings
Initially, the Regional Manager and Recruiting Team will contact the Partnership
Program representatives (chaperones, teachers, or coordinators) to schedule a
6series of Leadership Meetings. During these meetings, Pre-Departure Technical
Sessions (see below) are scheduled and details of the program organized.
Program Coordinators will then be introduced to the chaperones. They will
arrange other Leadership Meetings to go over a sample of the itinerary, housing
arrangements, clinical activities, working groups; to determine the technical
session curriculum; and to answer other questions. A general Q&A Online Session
for participants and parents can also be arranged.
Pre-departure Technical Sessions
Each school has different needs and requirements, but most schools will
participate in at least two pre-departure tech sessions, most commonly Diabetes
and Hypertension. A technical session is a lecture-based session on a given health
topic. The main purpose for these sessions is for participants to begin training
before arriving on site. The skills component of the sessions (learning how to
properly use a BP cuff and stethoscope and learning how to use a glucometer) are
carried out with the help of the school nurse or other trained person like the
athletic trainer or a parent.
GPSA will coordinate the pre-departure tech session curriculum with each
Partnership Program representative. Each school assigns one or more
chaperones who will be involved in this process, along with the school nurse.
GPSA offers pre-recorded or live online sessions taught by its staff members.
(Medical Fellows, Program Coordinators, or Regional Manager).
Training Material: GPSA will share the following training material with the
Partnership School:
- GPSA Textbook (PDF) which includes GPSA Spanish Vocabulary
- GPSA pre-recorded sessions (a web link)
- GPSA videos (a web link)
Supplies: Supplies to conduct clinical activities are provided at all GPSA sites.
Some Partnership Schools may receive supplies to perform pre-departure skills
training ahead of time. This will be coordinated with the Partnership Coordinator.
7GPSA Certification and Curriculum
Upon completion of a GPSA program, participants earn a GPSA Level I or Level II
Certificate. Certification is based on the amount of training each participant
receives on a given program. Level I is usually given for 1-2 week long programs,
and Level 2 is given for 2-4 week long programs.
Tech Sessions for Certification Level I:
• Patient Care
• Public Health Portrait
• Cultural Competence
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Nutrition and Malnutrition
• Hand Washing
• Puberty, The Reproductive Health System, Family Planning
• Maternal Health
• Respiratory Infections (West Virginia and Guatemala)
• Vector Control (Belize only)
• Oral Health
Additional Tech Sessions for Certification Level II:
• Sexual Health: STIs & HIV/AIDS
• Food and Water-Borne Illnesses
• Vaccination
• Puberty, The Reproductive Health System, Family Planning
• Respiratory Infections
• Vector Control
• Oral Health
Optional Tech Sessions:
• Health and The Environment
• Tuberculosis
• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Infectious Disease
8Preparing for the program and arrival day
Chaperones can prepare for the program and help participants prepare as well, by
reading the Participant Packet sent by the Recruiting Team. The Participant
Packet contains relevant information such as: Site Specific Information, Passport
Information, Packing List, GPSA Uniform, Cultural Adaptation, Ground Rules and
Safety Procedures, GPSA Twitter Account, and the GPSA Alert Line.
All Chaperones need to submit the following documents sent by the Assistant
Regional Manager for Admissions 45 before the start day of their program:
1. Completed Personal Data Form for Chaperones
2. Signed Terms and Conditions
On the traveling day make sure that you bring the Travel Consent Forms for all
the students in the trip. If your travel consent forms are not notarized, then
please also bring the program letter with your school’s stamp or letterhead.
Please see the participant packet for more information. When you arrive at the
meeting point (airport or other location) GPSA staff members will be waiting for
you and the group. They can easily be identified holding a ‘GPSA for Health’ sign.
Please make sure that you have the Program Coordinator’s local phone number
and that they have the phone number you will use when travelling with the
group. This is important in case of a change in the travelling itinerary for e.g. a
flight time change. In the event that you are unable to communicate with the
Program Coordinator, you can also use the GPSA Alert Line. This number works
24/7 and has different language options to leave an emergency message.
GPSA ALERT Line: +1-919- 816-2979
Sample Itinerary
• 7:00 am: Breakfast in homestay/dormitory/ guesthouse
• 8:00 am: Clinic/School Work
• 12 pm: Return to homestay/dormitory/guesthouse for lunch
• 2:30-6:30 pm: Language Lessons/Reflection Activities/Technical
Sessions/Cultural Activities
• 4:30 pm: Staff Check-in
• 7:00 pm: Dinner in homestay/dormitory/guesthouse, free time, time to
complete homework
• 10:00 pm: Lights out
9Please be aware that itineraries are subject to change.
GPSA programs are academic trips; they are not a vacation. Some cultural
activities may be scheduled during the program as a break between Technical
Sessions and clinical/school work, but most activities will be focused on learning.
On the weekend, an all-day sightseeing/cultural trip is organized.
Housing
GPSA uses homestays (Belize & Guatemala), dormitories (West Virginia), and
guesthouses (Thailand) for accommodation. The Program Coordinator will inform
you about the housing arrangement that applies to your program. You should
expect to experience living conditions that are different from the ones of your
own home.
Access to WIFI/internet is not always available in homestays or dormitories. If
you need access to the internet, please make a request well in advance to either
the Regional Manager or the Program Coordinator. GPSA will either assign you to
a homestay with WIFI or provide you with a local SIM card and data plan. For this
reason, it is best if chaperones bring an unlocked smart phone to use during the
program.
Homestays are an excellent opportunity for both participants and chaperones to
experience the local culture and language. Past participants and chaperones have
expressed that living with a local family as one of their highlights during the
program. GPSA carefully selects families and offers them an annual training on
how to work as a homestay.
Participants and Chaperones should prepare to:
• Interact with host families as much as possible. This is a great
opportunity to practice language skills and get to ask questions about
the local culture. Host families also love to learn about your own culture
and hometown.
• Accommodate to different living conditions: This might include not
having access to a hot shower, having bucket showers, using a latrine,
not having A/C or a heating system, or exposure to a different diet.
10For larger groups, more than one homestay will be assigned. Depending on the
site, different villages can be assigned to your program. A GPSA staff member or a
chaperone will be assigned to each homestay to supervise participants as they
can never be left alone (see GPSA rules and policies).
In Thailand, GPSA staff, chaperones, and participants will all be staying in a
guesthouse. Participants will be in rooms grouped by gender and the chaperones
will get their own room.
Clinical Activities
Clinical activities are carried out during the mornings at the local clinics or in
coordination with the local health workers. Some programs will work at a
community health clinic, while others will accompany community health workers
on home visits. GPSA always works in conjunction with and under the supervision
of local health authorities. For safety and ethical reasons, the following is a list of
the clinical activities that participants and GPSA staff are allowed to conduct, as
approved by the local health agencies:
• Measurement of blood glucose by use of a glucometer, test strip, and
lancet
• Measurement of blood pressure by use of a sphygmomanometer and
stethoscope or an automated non-invasive blood pressure amplifier (NIBP)
• Measurement of height and weight by use of measuring tape (for
children/adults) or measuring mat (for babies), and stand-on scale (for
children/adults) or bucket and sling scale (for babies)
• Measurement of heart rate by use of pulse detection and watch or pulse
oximeter
• Measurement of respiration rate by breath observation and watch
• Measurement of visual acuity (Guatemala only but expanding)
• Measurement of oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter (West Virginia ONLY)
Opportunities may occur where the local health care professionals invite
participants, chaperones, and/or GPSA staff to partake in clinical activities other
than the ones mentioned above. GPSA does not allow this. Participants,
chaperones, and GPSA staff can only observe other clinical activities. Participating
11in a clinical activity when one is inadequately trained and educated can lead to
the following negative consequences:
• Harm done to the patient.
• Physical harm done to the participant.
• Legal issues with local authorities.
School Activities
School activities are carried out during the mornings at public elementary schools
or child development centers. All activities are focused on preventative health
topics, such as hand washing, oral hygiene, and nutrition. GPSA participants will
prepare lessons and activities to be given at the schools with the help of GPSA
staff.
Staff Meetings
GPSA staff and chaperones will meet for 15-30 min each afternoon. The purpose
of this meeting is to discuss the events of the present day, and discuss the plan for
the upcoming days. The following topics are discussed: clinic/school work, general
wellbeing of staff, chaperones, participants, incidents and disciplinary issues,
transportation, homestays, supplies, and itinerary changes. This is the chance for
chaperones to provide valuable feedback and depend upon it to improve the
program in real time. We ask that chaperones come to these daily meetings
prepared with suggestions for improvement.
Daily messages
GPSA has a Twitter account (@gpsahealth) that is used to post daily messages
written by individual participant. Each participant will write a tweet (140
characters long max.) and sign it with their initials (First name, Last name). This
will allow parents to have a daily update from their child. Pictures will also be
posted on the Twitter account approximately 3 times per week.
Conference and Cross-Cultural Assessments
For programs lasting longer than 10 days, a conference will be scheduled on the
last day. The conference consists of participants giving an oral presentation based
12on their experience with a cultural topic of their choice. The length, name, and
requirements of these presentations will be discussed during the program. For
programs of 10 days or less, a guided reflective discussion will be scheduled on
the last day. The reflection session is similar to a conference but less formal and
less time consuming to prepare.
GPSA Rules and Policies
Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination
GPSA employs a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual harassment,
bullying, or discrimination. GPSA defines sexual harassment as any unwelcome
sexual advance, request of sexual favors, and/or verbal or physical conduct which
may include suggestive comments or jokes, crude language, and/or unwelcome
physical contact which is gender specific or of a sexual nature. GPSA defines
bullying/intimidation as using unbalanced power, real or perceived, over another
person to dominate others. GPSA defines discrimination as making a distinction
of a person, in favor for or against, based on the group, class, or category to which
that person belongs to rather than their individual behavior. Discrimination can
be related to age, gender, race, sexual orientation, class, among many other
categories.
This policy includes incidents between leaders and participants (and other non-
peers such as community members, GPSA staff, partner organizations,
chaperones, etc.), as well as peer-to-peer harassment (between participants or
between leaders).
It is the responsibility of every participant, chaperone, and staff member to
immediately report any suspicious activity to the Program Coordinator. Reporting
a suspicious activity does not automatically mean that the aggressor will be
arrested or prosecuted, as it is often the case that suspected activity is just a
misunderstanding. But, failure to report or inaction to prevent can leave a
vulnerable victim in danger.
In the event that a report reveals serious allegations of misconduct and/or a
violation of GPSA’s policies, a report will be made to the Director of GPSA, who
will seek prosecution of the offender.
13Basic Rules
Participants must agree to these ground rules on the first day during orientation.
All participants must
- wear the GPSA Uniform during all clinical and school related activities: a
royal blue scrub top and khaki pants
- attend every technical session and language lesson
- complete all assigned homework (quizzes, written reports, readings,
reflection)
- attend every organized social and cultural event
- pass every quiz and assigned homework
- act as a representative of GPSA at all times
No Electronics Policy
Participants are not allowed access to any electronics devices during the
program, other than their own, non-Wi-Fi/data accessing cameras. This rule
pertains to use of computers, phones, mp3 players, tablets, eBooks, or otherwise.
All electronic devices will be collected upon arrival at the airport. GPSA staff will
store them during the program. Devices will be returned to the participants on
departure day, upon arrival at the airport.
This rule is in place to ensure that participants are as focused as possible during
the program and to ensure that they do not become a petty crime target.
Communication with the participants’ parents is done by GPSA staff with the use
of Twitter. In the event of an emergency, parents can contact GPSA using the
GPSA Alert Line.
GPSA also asks chaperones and GPSA staff to limit their cell phone or computer
use during a GPSA program, as this is a distraction for participants. Internet access
is limited in most GPSA sites, but WIFI will occasionally be available. Chaperones
can establish an appropriate schedule with the Program Coordinator to use their
phones and the internet.
Never Alone and 3-person Rule
In an effort to protect participants, staff, and community members from any form
of harassment or undesirable event, GPSA created the never alone rule which
14states that participants can never be left alone, under any circumstance, in any
setting (community, clinic, homestay, etc). For example, participants cannot make
a quick trip to the store, run back home in the event of a forgotten item, or go
meet their host brother for a soccer match on their own.
A further requirement beyond the Never Alone Rule, is the 3-person Rule. This
rule states that outside of the homestay, language school, or clinic, a participant
must always be with at least 1 staff member or chaperone, and 1 other person at
all times. The third person can either be another participant, chaperone or GPSA
staff member.
3-1-1 Discipline Policy
Following the misbehavior of a participant, disciplinary action may be
administered three times by a team leader or chaperone. If the behaviors are not
corrected by the participants the Program Coordinator will then get involved. If
the participant does not change the addressed behavior following the discussion
with the Program coordinator, the Director or Regional Manager will get involved.
If the misbehavior persists, the participant will be removed from the program.
Misbehavior includes repeated culturally insensitive behavior or breaking of any
of the GPSA rules. A single incident of culturally insensitive behavior is not a
misbehavior, as most participants have never worked across cultural boundaries
before. Therefore, the first exhibition of a misbehavior or culturally insensitive
behavior should always be treated as an opportunity to teach proper behavior.
No Alcohol and No Drugs Rule
For all GPSA programs participants, chaperones, and GPSA staff the consumption
of alcohol or any non-medicating drug is prohibited. A violation of this rule will
result in the person being removed from the program immediately.
GPSA Illness Policy
For all minor scrapes, single episodes of diarrhea or mild fever under 100 degrees
that lasts less than one day, participants are expected to self-medicate but can
seek advice from GPSA staff or chaperones.
If a participant has any two symptoms below,
15• oral temperature above 100° and/or
• cough and/or sore throat and/or
• does not feel well (achy/fatigue)
• vomiting
• diarrhea
Or has any one of these symptoms
• oral temperature above 101° and/or
• multiple episodes of vomiting
• multiple episodes of diarrhea
they must remain in their homestay or dorm. Participants must be free of
symptoms for 24 hours before they can return to work rotations or interact with
the community. Participants who exhibit symptoms sufficient to remain at their
homestay for two days or more should be referred to a physician.
The Role of Chaperones
Chaperones are crucial to the success of GPSA Partnership Programs. The overall
role of GPSA chaperone is to provide support during a program, both before
departure, and on site. Chaperones possess, in many ways, a unique perspective
because they may know the participants that are coming on a program.
Pre-Departure
1. Support during Leadership Meetings: Chaperones will be in charge of
discussing the pre-departure curriculum with the GPSA Regional Manager.
This will include: arranging online sessions with GPSA staff members,
arranging skills practice sessions with the local nurse, teaching content
from the pre-departure curriculum, and arranging other activities as
outlined in the pre-departure curriculum (school health fair, visit to local
clinic, etc).
2. Communicating with Program Coordinator (PC) before arrival: Chaperones
will communication several times with the assigned PC. During these
meetings, it is expected that chaperones give their input on the draft
16itinerary, housing arrangements, clinical/school work groups, and technical
sessions. Chaperones are also in charge of collecting general questions
from participants and their parents and presenting them to the PC.
3. Helping participants with admission paperwork: Participants will need to fill
out several forms and requirements to participate in the program. We
advise chaperones to be aware of the admissions process and deadline
dates, even if the chaperone is not in charge of collecting the admissions
documents. To do so, chaperones can read the Participant Packet which
outlines the relevant information.
4. Helping participants get ready for the programs: Besides helping
participants with general questions about packing and traveling,
chaperones should also help participants prepare to travel and experience
a different cultural environment. Preparing participants for the cultural
immersion is as crucial as bringing enough clothes, money, or supplies.
On-site
1. Look after the general wellbeing of participants. Chaperones are expected
to support GPSA staff by overlooking the mental and physical wellbeing of
participants. They should report any cause for concern to the PC.
2. Helping participants adapt to a new place: Chaperones can assist
participants who are facing new challenges such as different living
conditions and experiencing a different culture. Each participant is
different; therefore, it is expected that some will experience more culture
shock or homesickness than others. We know chaperones may also be
going through this process. Being open to discuss these issues with
participants and GPSA staff can make a difference in the adaptation
process.
3. Support during clinical and school activities: Chaperones are expected to
accompany participants during clinical and school activities. These are
hands on activities for participants. Chaperones will either be observing or
17assisting participants if needed, but they will not be performing the clinical
activities themselves.
4. Support during illnesses: Chaperones are expected to help GPSA staff
identify any participant/chaperone illness, either new or pre-existing. If
necessary, chaperones can be asked to stay with a participant in the home
for a day, accompany GPSA staff with the participant to a visit with a
doctor, and communicate with parents if needed.
5. Disciplinary Action: Chaperones are expected to know and implement all of
the GPSA policies and rules. If a discipline issue arises, they should
communicate this information to the PC immediately.
6. Implement the never alone rule and the 3-person rule: Chaperones will be
in charge of managing small groups of participants throughout the
program. Chaperones should help GPSA staff with the implementation of
both rules at all times, in any setting when activities are taking place
outside of the homestay, clinic or language school.
7. Homestay leader: Chaperones who speak the local language fluently should
expect to be house leaders of a group of up to 4 participants at a time. As
homestay leaders, chaperones will make sure that participants are never
alone, that they follow the GPSA rules and will help them interact with the
host family. In cases where the chaperones are not fluent in the local
language, a GPSA staff will be assigned as a homestay leader.
8. Optional activities: Chaperones can lead activities outlined in the itinerary,
such as a sports activity, a technical session, a free choice activity, or a
reflection activity. This is not mandatory and can be discussed and
scheduled this with the PC.
9. Participate in all Staff meetings: Chaperones are expected to attend all staff
meetings and provide relevant input throughout the duration of the
program. This feedback will be considered for the implementation of
improvements in real time, and the overall success of the program.
1810.Evaluation: Chaperones will be asked to fill out a detailed evaluation on the
last day of the program. The Recruiter Manager will also contact them a
few days into the program and upon their return for an evaluation call
(along with the other schools’ authorities – directors or coordinators).
Finally, we would like to share some reflections from our past chaperones:
“Students are experiencing things here, they have opportunities here, that we cannot replicate
in the classroom”
“I’ve been really pleased to see what the students have been able to achieve here, and the
realizations that they made about themselves, as well as the places and people that we have
met here”
“It’s been very rewarding as a teacher to be able to see my students grow during this trip and
become better global citizens”
“Our students got a lot out of the program by learning in terms of medical care and learning
about different cultures (…) and empathy”
We really hope that chaperones find the GPSA experience as enriching as our
participants do.
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