Global Family 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.
Opportunities, Partnerships, Associations, Contacts
Opportunities
- Global-Local Elective at Community-University Health Care Center (2, 4-week, or longitudinal)
- East African Clinical Tropical Medicine Course
- Fogarty Global Health Fellowship
- Global Health Case Competition
- Global Health in a Local Context
- Minnesota-based Global Health Course
- India: Global Health, Globalization & Leadership Course
- SVYM (Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement) in Karnataka, India
- University of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Department of Family Medicine
- University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
- Ecuador: Social, Environmental, and Cultural Determinants of Health
Partnerships
Clinical and non-clinical elective experiences are developed in partnership with:
Further Learning
Watch "From Global Health to Globalism - Evaluating Approaches to Global Engagement" presented by Drs. Esther Johnston and Shailey Prasad on November 12, 2025.
Contact Us
Contact us to obtain more information.