Global Family Medicine

 

Global Medicine

 

Residents in our residency programs participate in international experiences, which may be based on current international relationships established by the university and residency program or customized to a trainee's interests and goals. We encourage non-clinical experiences that align with the Brocher Declaration.

Planning an international rotation takes time, so we recommend you start early. Residents should allow 12 months for pre-departure preparation. Trainees qualify for business expense allowance fund reimbursement ($1,000 per year) which may be used to fund airline travel and international lodging.  

Other elective options with entities with established connections can be considered.

For the health and safety of all travelers, University Travel Policy requires all faculty, staff, and residents traveling abroad for University purposes to register their travel. 
 

Past focus areas have included one or more of the following:

  • Addiction medicine
  • Community health
  • Health systems
  • Human rights
  • Infectious disease
  • Medical Spanish
  • Policy
  • Refugee health
  • Palliative care

Examples of resident rotation options:

  • Ecuador
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • South Africa
  • Thailand