MED 662PM - Electives International Med Experience

(2-4 units)

This elective offers fourth-year medical students a supervised clinical and cultural experience in an international healthcare setting. Students will engage in patient care, observe healthcare delivery in a global context, and explore challenges in cross-cultural medicine.

Maximum units a student may earn: 4

Grading Basis: Medical School Grades
Units of Independent Study: 2
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply clinical skills and professional behaviors appropriate for working in low-resourced healthcare settings.
2. analyze and explain the processes involved in a multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative aimed at improving healthcare outcomes regionally and nationally.
3. actively engage in clinical and/or research activities within the selected medical specialty, contributing to quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the local hospital or program, while demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and respect for local healthcare practices.

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