Global Health Distinction Track Curriculum

M1 Year -

  • Completion of required MED:8081 and MED:8082 on-campus elective courses
  • Completion of 8-week Global Programs elective during summer between M1 and M2 years

M2 Year -

  • Optional completion of at least one semester of Global Health Seminar course (MED:8084)
  • Further development of a global health interest area and identification of a faculty mentor
  • Submission of project abstract to acceptable academic conference based on completed summer program

M3 Year -

  • Narrowing of interest area and initial work on identifying a community in which to pursue final-year M4 elective to complete project

M4 Year -

  • Completion of at least one M4 Global Programs clerkship (minimum 4-weeks) relating to chosen emphasis topic
  • Conference or classroom presentation of work
  • Submission of final paper