Institute For Global Health-MSUCOM

03/12/2025

Expand Your Medical Horizons with an International Clerkship Rotation! 🩺✈️

🗓 Course: OST 685 – Independent Clerkship Rotation
👩‍⚕️ Student Spotlight: Laura (pictured in post)

"I had the wonderful opportunity to spend four weeks in Merida, Mexico, during my 4th year at MSUCOM. Splitting my time between the Emergency Department ("Urgencias") and Dr. Gordon's OMM clinic, I gained insight into the local healthcare system, engaged in patient care, and sharpened my physical examination skills. The warmth and hospitality of the people I met, along with the chance to immerse myself in Yucatecan culture, made this experience truly unforgettable. I left feeling grateful, fulfilled, and with stronger Spanish skills!" – Laura

🌟 OMS-III students, now is the time to start planning your own international clerkship! Choose any destination worldwide and gain hands-on experience in a global healthcare setting. This rotation is typically four weeks, 6 credit hours in duration, independent, flexible, and available only to COM medical students in their 4th year!

🌟Plan your rotation now while in your third year!

📍 More info: https://ighealth.msu.edu/study-abroad/international-rotations/

03/06/2025

✈️ Exciting Opportunity for Osteopathic Medical Students! 🩺💙

Are you passionate about global health and making a difference in the world? The American Osteopathic Foundation International Travel Grant provides funding of up to $1,500 for osteopathic medical students traveling on international medical outreach trips!

📅 Applications Open: February 3 – September 30, 2025
💰 Up to 50 grants available for COM/SOM-approved trips occurring through March 31, 2026
🩺 ALL IGH education abroad clinical programs: COSTA RICA, PERU, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, MEXICO count as approved programs
👩‍⚕️ Eligibility: Osteopathic medical students in good standing at a COCA-accredited COM/SOM, like MSUCOM

For eligibility and submission requirements, please visit: https://aof.org/grants/international-medical-outreach-travel-stipends

Access the application here: https://aof.smapply.org/prog/international/

02/24/2025

🌍✨Happy Study Abroad Day✨🌍

Study Abroad Day was created to raise awareness of the transformative power of study abroad - not just for students, but for university campuses and the global community as a whole 🌎📚✈️

IGH study aborad programs empower students to learn through immersive experiences and cultural exchange. From clinical rotations to exploring historical landmarks, studying abroad is a journey that will shape your future! We hope to see you on one of our programs this year!

02/15/2025

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE to request Scholarships for Education Abroad Summer Programs 2025. If you are still considering to apply to our COSTA RICA PRE CLINICAL program in May this Summer, please check the guidelines so you can be considered for a scholarship.

Go to the application page: https://msueducationabroad.via-trm.com/client/program_brochure/16665/ , complete all the app and mark the checkbox ""YES"" that you would like to be considered for a scholarship. This allows the Office for Education Abroad to access your financial aid record and consider you for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Nothing else is required. These scholarships are available for students going on any education abroad program, don’t miss your opportunity!

Questions on the scholarship? Connect with EA to [email protected], Questions on our Costa Rica program? Email us [email protected] or send us a DM"

02/08/2025

Deadline to request Scholarships for Education Abroad Summer Programs 2025 is coming. If you are still considering to apply to our COSTA RICA PRE CLINICAL program in May this Summer, please check the guidelines so you can be considered for a scholarship.

Go to the application page: https://msueducationabroad.via-trm.com/client/program_brochure/16665/ , complete all the app and mark the checkbox "YES" that you would like to be considered for a scholarship. This allows the Office for Education Abroad to access your financial aid record and consider you for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Nothing else is required. These scholarships are available for students going on any education abroad program, don’t miss your opportunity!

Questions on the scholarship? Connect with EA to [email protected], Questions on our Costa Rica program? Email us [email protected] or send us a DM

02/07/2025

Thinking about studying abroad? Listen to what a few of our past students have to share about their unforgettable experiences from the Costa Rica program ✨🌍🇨🇷 If you’re a pre-health student looking for an adventure that combines medicine, culture, and fun, this is your sign to APPLY NOW! We hope to see you in San Jose, Costa Rica from May 3-10, 2025!

Apply using this link: https://msueducationabroad.via-trm.com/client/program_brochure/16665/

Questions? Send us a DM or email [email protected]

02/04/2025

American Osteopathic Association announced the 2024 International Medical Outreach Travel Grants. IGH global health education abroad programs would be approved medical outreach programs so any DO students Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine joining global health programs in Spring, Summer or Fall, please consider applying! Check out https://aof.org/grants/international-medical-outreach-travel-stipends website for requirements, eligibility and application link!

Established in 2009, the American Osteopathic Foundation’s (AOF) International Medical Outreach Travel Grant provides funding to Osteopathic medical…

02/03/2025

CANCELLED: MOHIP Webinar #18! 💡

📅 Date: February 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 08:00 AM Eastern Time | 08:00 PM Indochina Time

Dive into the One Health Approach with Dr. Gynendra Gongal, Senior Public Health Officer at WHO Regional Officer for South East Asia. Explore the critical topics of Avian Influenza, Pandemic Potential, and Pandemic Preparedness in this insightful session. 🦠🌡️

01/29/2025

In December, seniors graduating in the Fall 2024 semester were honored with the Board of Trustees' Award by the MSU Board of Trustees. This award is given to graduating students who have achieved a 4.0 GPA. Among them, five are IGH abroad alumni. Congratulations for all of your well-earned success and thank you for your involvement in Global Health!

To learn more, see MSU’s Board of Trustees honor 77 fall graduates with award for academic excellence: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2024/fall-bot-award-winners