Global Health Enrichment Elective. 0 Credit Hours

Catalog description

The course is a longitudinal enrichment elective for first- and second-year medical students who are planning to pursue global health experiences during winter, spring, or summer breaks. This elective will utilize a community-service learning module, in which preparation, mentorship, evaluation, reflection, and reporting are essential in meeting the expressed need of a particular community. The elective will provide an opportunity to learn a foundation of practical knowledge in global health and to optimize the students' overseas experiences, maximize the safety of their travel, facilitate their adaptation to working in different cultural settings, and maximize their impact in communities where they serve. Course material will be presented through a variety of approaches, including lectures, small-group case discussions, laboratory sessions, practical workshops, and online learning modules. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.