About Us
Welcome to the office of the Assistant Dean of Global Health Education at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Our office serves as a comprehensive resource to meet the global health education needs of medical students. We offer a wide array of services and education activities, including:
- Graduate Certificate in Global Medicine.
- Mentorship and career planning.
- Elective global health courses at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
- Elective clinical clerkships and research courses at our international partner sites (for University of Utah medical students).
- Elective clinical clerkships at the University of Utah (for medical students from our international partner sites).
- International travel assistance & planning for medical students.
WHAT IS GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION?
Global Health Education fosters meaningful learning experiences that prepare future physicians to engage with health challenges worldwide. Through collaboration with local and international partners, and priority placed on community expertise, we cultivate medical professionals who approach global health ethically and sustainably. We commit to bidirectional learning with a focus on health and well-being across diverse settings.
Ghana learning abroad 2025
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Bryan conducting research
Ty Dickerson and Dr. Erin Avondet, Mole national Park, Ghana,2025
Ghana 2024
CONNECT WITH US
Email us at uughe@hsc.utah.edu for any questions or inquires.
To schedule an appointment send an email to our Project coordinator lency.umwiza@hsc.utah.edu