Global Health Abroad

Prerequisites:  Must be a 4th year medical student in good standing.  Must attend the pre-travel orientation which is held annually in September/October - date subject to change from year to year.

Catalog Description: Students may obtain credit toward completion of the requirements for the M.D. degree by supervised, structured, approved global clinical experiences.

Clinical and research experiences must be arranged according to these guidelines:
- Students must contact the GMER Office as the initial step in the planning process.
- Students must meet with the course director by Jun 15th to identify the most appropriate GMER partner sites based on the student's personal goals.
- Students must complete pre-departure assignments including Canvas briefing modules and University wide travel requirements no later than one month prior to departure.
- Students must be on site for a minimum of 4 weeks.
- All students must complete post rotation briefing modules, submit a supervisor evaluation, and meet with course director within 2 weeks of return.

Sites: 

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:  Varies depending on site and rotation

Direct patient care:  Yes

Consent Requirement: Arranged. Email Course Coordinator for details.

Grading Scale:  P/N