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*Embedded: GH 747 - Global Health Scholars - 4th year elective - Zambia - Hershey (Outgoing Embedded Program)

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  • Locations: Livingstone, Zambia; Macha, Zambia
  • Program Terms: Spring- Embedded
  • Restrictions: PSU applicants only
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Type of Program: Embedded
Program Description:

Program Overview     

This longitudinal fourth year course provides exposure to global health with a focus on the implementation of a community health improvement intervention and practice of primary care medicine in an international underserved setting.

Specific Objectives:

  • Analyze the full range of barriers that impede people's full realization of health in the international and domestic settings.
  • Synthesize root causes of social and environmental barriers and of health system barriers from the international setting and the domestic setting.
  • Appraise one's cultural adaptability, self-efficacy, and humility, and relate to one's ability to make a difference for vulnerable populations.
  • Revise one's commitment to person-centered and equitable care, and to addressing health care disparities

Dates     

January 28 - February 24, 2024

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Eligibility

Any pre-requisite courses are established by the faculty leader or department hosting the course.  The following have been listed as pre-requisites for consideration to enroll in this course and travel on the embedded education abroad program:
  • Prerequisite: GH 717 and GH 727 - Students must be a part of the Global Health Scholars Program.
  • The course is open to 4th year medical students in the Global Health Scholars Program at Penn State College of Medicine.
  • Admission in the course and permission to travel with the group are at the discretion of the faculty leader and/or academic department hosting the course. Academic standing and disciplinary or conduct issues may impact eligibility.

Housing and Meals

During the embedded travel component, housing will consist of overnight accommodations in apartments and hotel/hostels.

Program Costs

Students pay regular Penn State tuition (either in-state or out-of-state) for the credits associated with the embedded course.  Travel costs, lodging, meals, excursions, and other fees are determined by the program budget which is set by the program leader.  Please consult the program leader for additional information.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Embedded Programs Scholarship is issued through Penn State Global Education Abroad for students studying on approved Penn State embedded programs. There is no application required to be considered for this scholarship.  The Education Abroad scholarship selection team will utilize course rosters submitted by the embedded course leaders and will determine eligible scholarship recipients based on financial need. 

Because of the volume of eligible candidates, awards usually go to students with the highest level of financial need as determined by the Office of Student Aid.  Among those with the highest need, preference may be given to students with higher cumulative grade point averages and/or to those with no prior Penn State education abroad experience.

For More Information

For more information about this course, please contact the program leader, Andrew Freiberg, by emailing afreiberg@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. 

How to Apply

The process for enrolling in an embedded course varies according to the instructor and/or department.  The program leader has indicated that in order to enroll in the course and travel component, students must contact the faculty leader.

Studying Abroad with a Disability

Many students with disabilities successfully study abroad each year. Please note that other cultures may have different attitudes and available accommodations regarding disabilities. While we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all program sites and locations, specific accommodations may be arranged in consultation with our office, the Student Disability Resources office, and our partners abroad. To prepare for success, students are strongly encouraged to research the country and program location to consider if and how they will manage their disabilities abroad in advance of selecting a program. Students with disabilities and other diverse backgrounds can begin their research on our Diversity Awareness Abroad page.


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.