Student Resources
Courses and Rotations
- MS4 Global Health Elective
- Preclinical International Service Learning
- Global Health Enrichment Elective (on-campus)
- Medicine in a Developing Country - MS4 rotation in Bangalore, India
Preparing for Global Health Work
In February 2013, the Office of Global Health sponsored a day-long "Preparing for Global Health Work/ Pre-Trip Orientation" event for medical students. UTSW and SMU faculty members presented on different topics related to global health and international travel.
International Students Making News
Nirma Bustamante
MRSA - A Global Threat
Written by Nirma D. Bustamante, this capstone paper shows that Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is prevalent all over the world. Through the International Medical Exchange Program, Nirma was able to study Surgery and Dermatology in Paris, France, Emergency Medicine in Dakar, Senegal, and Infectious Diseases in Vientiane, Laos. Her experience was a firsthand example of how the lack of resources affect the medical practice and research completed in lower developed countries. It was an incredible journey that transformed her, academically and personally.