Our curriculum will provide medical students with exposure to Global Health topics throughout all four years of medical school. Students will be paired with a research mentor based on their academic interests and will be expected to participate in Global Health research during the summer between MS1 and MS2. Additionally, students will be expected to participate in a Global Health clinical rotation during MS4 year. These international rotations will be financially supported by the School of Medicine (up to $6000 for both trips).
MS1 Curriculum
- MS1: Introduction to Global Health Research course (SOM1-248)
- One quarter-long course that will meet weekly.
- This counts as one of your MS electives.
- Summer between MS1 and MS2: 8 to 10 weeks in the field conducting Global Health research at one of our approved sites.
- The purpose of this experience is to conduct high quality Global Health research, and participate in producing a peer-reviewed publication (with your mentor).
- Site placement will be based on student interests.
MS2 through MS4 Curriculum
MS2 & MS3: UCSD elective(s) of your choice from SoM electives or UCSD main campus electives
Electives are subject to approval by the GHAC director, which will largely depend on how they fit into the MS schedule.
- MS4: MED 485 – Advanced Clinical Elective in Global Health
- One quarter-long clinical rotation at one of our approved sites.
- Site placement will be based on student interests.