Description
The global medicine track is an elective honors track for those students who have a strong desire to serve in an international capacity. This track provides a survey, exposure and clinical education surrounding multiple aspects of global medicine. It is designed to span 3.5 years of formal osteopathic education, which will culminate with three clinical international medical education experiences on three different continents. During the first two years of medical school students will pursue a minimum of 60 additional hours of medical education, which include the principles and goals of global health, the burden of disease in both developing and already developed countries, comparative health systems, global ethics, case studies, and other selected topics in global medicine. These topics are presented through the use of a variety of didactic presentations, directed student learning activities and clinical hands on experience. Students are also encouraged to attend medical outreach