Certificate Description
The U.S. population has been and continues to be a mixture of peoples from all over the world. Regardless of their specialty, whether students work in the US or overseas, they must understand how their patient’s health is affected by not only where they live, but also factors such as socioeconomic status, type of government and healthcare system available to them and culture.
The RVU Global Health Certificate Program introduces students to the art and science of medicine from a global and public health perspective. It consists of classroom experiences, a required international clinical experience and successful completion of a final capstone assignment culminating in a total of 14 credit hours*. The goal is for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful physicians and to be able to better serve their patients both internationally and in the US.
*For specifics on courses required, please contact the Tracks and Special Programs department and/or the director(s) of the Global Medicine Track
Certificate Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of RVU’s graduate certificate in Global Health, students will know or be able to do the following:
- Analyze the global burden of emerging and recurring global medical issues and diseases.
- Apply global health training and skills to healthcare services for patients from all backgrounds and cultures.
- Communicate effectively with those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Global Medicine Track preclinical courses