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UGME Global Health Concentration

The Global Health Concentration is an optional curriculum aimed at undergraduate medical students who wish to pursue further education and training in global health. The curriculum features learning objectives that centre on seven major themes in global health. Students complete these learning objectives through didactic teaching, academic self-study, and experiential learning. The Global Health Concentration is a self-directed learning program that allows students to choose from a variety of learning materials and to select the learning styles that best suit them. Students who would like to earn a Certificate of Achievement in Global Health by completing an academic project are encouraged to use their skills and experience to present their work by various means, including photo journals, video journals, and poster presentations.

You will find further details about the Global Health Concentration in the Student Handbook, which is available here: Global Health Concentration Student Handbook (pdf, 329.36 KB)

For more information on the Global Health Concentration, contact the Global Health Program Coordinator at globalhealth@uOttawa.ca.

Testimonials

“This optional concentration is an excellent opportunity for MD students to gain a deeper understanding of underserved and marginalized populations in a global context” — Dr. Melissa Forgie, Vice-Dean of UGME.

 

Student Testimonial 

''I'm very grateful that I had the opportunity to complete the uOttawa Global Health Concentration. The program was both interesting and relevant, and I would recommend it to any medical students in Ottawa who are interested in global health. It definitely confirmed my love for international and global health, and allowed me to develop a better understanding of the social determinants of health, population health, globalization and human rights in healthcare. The curriculum from this program, combined with my clinical experiences, has given me a strong foundation in global health that I hope to build upon for the rest of my career. I recognize that with the health concerns of our heterogeneous Canadian communities, adopting a culturally adapted, socially accountable approach to medicine is essential. What I've learned from this program will help me become the kind of doctor I want to be." Lissa Bair, MD 2020

 

  • How much time do I have to complete the concentration?

    You must complete the concentration during the four years of medical school, but we recommend that you complete most of the work during pre-clerkship. You will find a suggested timeline for completion in the Global Health Concentration Student Handbook.

  • What kind of credit will I receive?

    Successful completion of the concentration will be reflected on your medical school performance record (MSPR).

    There are two options for completion of the Global Health Concentration:

    Option 1:Recognition for dedication to global health learning

    Recognition in the medical student performance record (MSPR)

    Criteria include:

    1. Successful completion of Global Health Concentration curriculum

    Option 2: Certificate of Achievement in Global Health

    Recognition in the medical student performance record (MSPR) and certificate awarded upon graduation.

    Criteria include:

    1. Successful completion of Global Health Concentration curriculum

    2. Successful completion and dissemination of the academic project

  • What are the requirements of the concentration?
    1. Complete the learning objectives listed in Brightspace.
    2. Attend at least five journal club sessions and present at least once.
    3. Complete 20 hours with an interest group related to global health, including:
    4. Complete a minimum two-week elective in a local, national or international global health setting and post-elective requirements.
    5. Complete pre-departure training, including online educational modules available through the Action Global Health Network, and an in-person session.
    6. Complete an academic project on the experiential learning experience or global health research, and share the results of the project with appropriate audiences. (Optional for students who wish to pursue a Certificate of Achievement in Global Health).
  • Is the concentration available in French?

    Although this concentration is not currently available in French, participants are welcome to submit their work in their preferred language. We are working toward making the concentration available in both languages.

  • How do I sign up for the Global Health Concentration?
    1. Send the following documents to the Global Health Program Coordinator:
      1. a CV
      2. A brief description of why you want to participate and your experience in global health (if any)
    2. Use your student credentials to log into Brightspace
      1. Read through the introduction page carefully
      2. Download and read through the Global Health Concentration Student Handbook
    3. Start working through the curriculum
  • How do I get involved with the Global Health Concentration?

    Facebook Group

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International and Global Health Office

Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa
600 Peter Morand Crescent (112)
Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z3 Canada

Tel.: 613 562 5800 x 7800
Email: ighomed@uottawa.ca