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Global Health Study Abroad: Opportunities, Programs, and Timeline

Explore a variety of international study opportunities in global health through the Medical Student Enrichment Program (MSEP) at UAB. Engage in cross-cultural experiences and research options to promote cultural competence and foster humanitarian attitudes. Discover service opportunities, language immersion, and advanced clinical electives. Benefit from funding support and guidance provided by MSEP coordinators. With a competitive application process, students can choose from various locations worldwide in regions like Africa, Asia, Europe, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Plan ahead and apply before the deadline to embark on a transformative journey towards global health awareness and scholarly pursuits. Learn more at www.medicine.uab.edu/education/67019.

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Global Health Study Abroad: Opportunities, Programs, and Timeline

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  1. Global Health Week 2011-2012International Study Opportunities Laura B. Kezar, MD Associate Dean for Students Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Denise Coston, MAE MSEP Program Coordinator, Administrative Associate

  2. Purposes • Cross-cultural experiences promote cultural competence • Increase appreciation for cultural differences • Learn about global health concerns • Foster humanitarian attitudes • Service opportunities • Language immersion • Research

  3. Options • Medical Student Enrichment Program • Special Topics • Scholarly Activity • Advanced Clinical Electives • Advanced Research Electives

  4. Medical Student Enrichment Program • International Opportunities • Global Health • Clinical • Service • Language • Research • Platform for future scholarly pursuits. • Explore ideas and identify mentors.

  5. MSEP Background • Started in 1995 • 241 medical students • 39 countries

  6. Where have we been? • Africa • Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe • Asia • American Samoa, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam • Caribbean • Jamaica, St. Vincent’s, West Indies

  7. Where Can I Go? • Central and South America • Argentina, Bolivia, Belize, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru • Europe • Czech Republic, England, France, Mongolia, Romania, Russia, Slovakia • North America • Mexico

  8. How does MSEP work? • Find a site/program on your own or we can help you. • Guidance from MSEP Coordinator • UAB website • Previous MSEP Students • Global Health Week • Sparkman Center

  9. MSEP Process • MS1 Students eligible • Minimum 4 week experience on site • Can stay up to 10 weeks • Competitive application process • Proposal • Interview • Selection • Stipend support varies depending on resources

  10. Funding • MSEP Funding • UASOM Medical Alumni Association • Caduceus Club • Dean’s office • Sparkman Center for Global Health, SOPH • NIH research opportunities • Fundraising assistance through MSPE • Denise Coston

  11. MSEP 2011-12 Timeline • January 6, 2012 – Application deadline • February – Interviews and selection • March – Training session(s) • June, July, August – Travel and learn • September - Reports due within 1 month of return • October – Presentation at Global Health Week

  12. Important Date • Complete applications on line • Available now on MSEP website • www.medicine.uab.edu/education/67019 • Application Deadline • January 6, 2012 at 12:00 (Noon) • Turn application in to Denise Coston in VH 102A

  13. Special Topics2009 - 2011 • 22 students • Africa: Ivory Coast, Kenya, South Africa, Sudan • Asia: India • Central/South America: Belize, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru, West Indies

  14. Scholarly Activity • Class of 2011: 8 Students • Africa: • South Africa 2 • Kenya 3 • South America • Peru 2 • Middle East • Jordan 1

  15. 4th Year Clinical Electives2009 - 2011 • Average 5 students / year • Africa • Ghana – Family Medicine, Pediatrics • The Gambia – OB/GYN • Uganda – Neurology, Family Medicine & Infectious Disease • Europe • Germany – Cardiology • Asia • India – Rural Medicine • Nepal – Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

  16. 4th Year Electives • Requires approval by Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, Dr. Hughes Evans • Contact person: Randal Trusler, VH 202 • Timeline • Start 6-12 months in advance • Identify mentor at international site • Mentor’s credentials must be approved • Resources • Website • UAB Study Away Office

  17. 4th Year Research Electives2009 - 2011 • 1 Student • Strasbourg, France • Developed through MSEP

  18. Other International Opportunities • Medical student exchange programs with selected foreign universities. • Educational Exchange Agreements • Univ. Leipzig, Germany • Univ. of Zurich, Switzerland • Chung Shan Medical College, Taiwan • Yonsei Univ, South Korea • Univ. Cayetano, Peru

  19. Research Awards • Fogarty - 2 currently • CIDRZ in Zambia - 1 currently

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