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This introductory course in global health is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and challenges in global health today. The course examines critical global health topics such as humanitarian emergencies, refugee health, neglected tropical diseases, and non-communicable diseases. Students will also learn about the challenges faced in both local and global efforts to prevent and control health problems and gain insight into the health care systems in low- and middle-income countries.

We understand that recent news regarding student visa revocations and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record terminations may be concerning. While UT Southwestern has not been affected at this time, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) is closely monitoring these developments to ensure the continued support and well-being of our international students and scholars.

Student Organizations Global Health Interest Group (GHIG) GHIG aims to inspire the UTSW medical community to pursue global health with collaboration, mindfulness, and advocacy. We seek to educate students and faculty about global health issues and to promote ethical, sustainable, community-driven res…

Scholarly activity is a vital component of the curriculum at UT Southwestern Medical School, reflecting our commitment to providing students with diverse opportunities for growth and career development. It fosters skills in scholarly inquiry grounded in ethical principles and focuses on the discovery and communication of new knowledge. Among the six scholarly activity tracks offered, the Global Health Track is an option.

Recent project proposals our students have researched, alongside the locations they explored during their studies.

Mentors Mentors will provide support to their mentees in terms of skill development, knowledge sharing, networking and career guidance. Students are expected to observe and learn from their mentors, seek advice from them on research projects, participate in their mentor's project if interested, and d…

The M.D. with Distinction in Global Health provides students with the opportunity to conduct global health research and gain clinical experience in international settings over the four years of their medical school training. This is a research-intensive program.

These rotations will serve as a clearinghouse for varied types of international health experiences to include formal clinical visiting clerkships or externships at an international university-affiliated program or similar experience under the guidance of a designated faculty member.

Affiliated faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center are faculty members from various clinical departments who are engaged in global health work across multiple disciplines. In collaboration with these faculty, the Office of Global Health seeks to partner with academic and health-centered institutions to address health challenges around the world.