Graduate Studies
The International and Global Health Office (IGHO) is responsible for the Global Health Program, which was established to facilitate international/global health activities throughout the faculty. For master and PhD electives our goal is to try to ensure an educational experience that is enriching and safe for students as well as the host communities.
Step 1: Application Procedure
After finding an International placement, you must submit it for pre-approval by the Global Health program in the International and Global Health Office (IGHO). The following must be provided to the Global Health Coordinator:
- Information on where you are planning to do your elective (Country, Title of Elective, Supervisor's Name, Name & Address of Hospital, Dates of Elective, etc.).
- A risk assessment is required. Visit the Global Affairs Canada Travel Advice and Advisories website to get information about country's risk factors, i.e. political instability, infectious diseases, crime, etc. Global Affairs Canada provides travel updates regarding health and safety around the world.
- Learning objectives.
Step 2: Planning Your Travel
Before your elective
- Follow all instructions on the "Travel Resources" page to plan for your elective abroad.
- Complete the mandatory Pre-departure Training unless otherwise instructed.
After your elective
- Debriefing session (if applicable)
- Register your experience on the Action Global Health website
It is the student's responsibility to:
- Have a valid passport (with an expiry date greater than 6 months after the start date of the elective)
- Obtain a Visa, if applicable (applicants should consult the Government of Canada website for the latest visa requirements)
- Visit a Pre-travel Clinic (uO offers one)
- Have appropriate insurance (health, evacuation and malpractice, if applicable)