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International Health

by Tara Peris

Almost every medical student could benefit from course work in international health. From the basics of border health and disease control to complex issues of health care and public policy, these courses provide a valuable foundation in an integral aspect of modern health care. They highlight the key issues at play for health care providers and the political and socio-cultural factors that bring to bear on how they are addressed.

Understanding International Health Care

One of the most active international health programs is the World Health Organization (WHO), and many of its key initiatives stem from work academic medical center settings. Indeed, research conducted in teaching hospitals informs our understanding of how best to treat trauma victims around the world. From tsunami victims in Southeast Asia to survivors of cholera in Senegal, international health programs focus on promoting global well-being.

To be sure, this is a very broad goal. As a result, course work in international health is surprisingly varied. You'll find courses in specific crisis intervention following natural disaster, as well as courses in treating infectious disease, radiation exposure, and avian influenza. The possibilities are endless, ensuring that every medical student can find something of specific relevance to his or her specialty interests.

The key is to look for schools that have well developed programs in international health. In many cases, this may require independent study outside of the medical school setting. Luckily, there are numerous international medical schools designed to meet precisely this educational need.

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