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M.D. with Distinction in Global Health

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. There are three ways to earn a Distinction in Global Health: the integrated track, the independent track, and IMEP. All three are designed to promote a progressive approach towards education and research and encourage critical thinking skills that are focused on addressing obstacles in global health.

The M.D. with Distinction in Global Health is awarded to students who are committed to high-quality research and delivery of medical care through:

  1. Producing Novel Data

    Producing novel data in the clinical sciences through therapeutic, developmental, and health services research.

  2. Improving Health

    Improve health outcomes and promote health equity.

  3. Learning Cultural Humility

    Learning cultural humility while developing their expertise in caring for patients in diverse healthcare settings.

Individuals satisfying the program requirements will be recognized at graduation and on their diploma as graduating with a degree in Medicine, with distinction in Global Health.

Program Requirements

  1. Introduction

    Introduction to Global Health Elective (didactic course)

  2. Global Health-Related Activity

    A total of 24 weeks of global health-related activity, completed through:

    • ENRH 134 Global Health Summer Research Elective (8 weeks)
    • SCH 1705 Scholarly Activity (12 weeks)
    • Senior Clinical Elective in an international setting (4 weeks)

  3. Abstract Submission/Poster Presentation

    Abstract submission/poster presentation to the UTSW Medical Student Research Forum (MSRF) and to a global health conference (Unite for Sight or CUGH). Default to your mentor’s conference preference.

  4. Capstone Thesis and Presentation

    Capstone Thesis and presentation before graduation, drawn from the student's Research elective and/or Scholarly Activity experience.

 

Required ActivityNo. of WeeksNotes
Introduction to Global Health Elective Fall Semester Attend class once a week (10 hours must be attended); MS1 or MS2.
Global Health Summer Research 8 Weeks Summer between MS1 and MS2 years
Abstract Submission to the Medical Student Research Forum and Unite for Sight or CUGH conferences N/A After completing the Global Health Summer Research experience. MS2, MS3.

Global Health Scholarly Activity

 12 Weeks Submit a project proposal for global health research or a proposal to join an existing global health project. Receive training on local and international review processes; Submit a final summary as a write-up of your project. MS2, MS3.
International Senior Clinical Elective 4 Weeks Senior clinical rotation during MS4 year.
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