Global Health: Cross Cultural/International Experiences

Catalog description

The purpose of the elective is introduction to health promotion and disease prevention in countries other than the United States. The field placement will be of the student's choice, in rural health care centers, or urban public health facilities. The student will complete a journal or paper and develop a brief description of their experience for use by other students who are interested in an international medical rotation.Student must keep in mind the long time frame required to set up the elective.