CGH Overview
If you're an incoming MS1, welcome to Penn. If you're new to Global Health at Penn, welcome to CGH. This page is designed to provide a quick overview of what CGH offers and how you can get involved. Details for each of the opportunities described can be found on the Penn Med Students page on this website.
What CGH Offers
- A Global Health Certificate
- Funding support for 2 Global Health Experiences (GHE) for every medical student
- Global Research Opportunities
- Global Clinical Rotations (18 institutions in 12 countries)
- Global Year-out Program
- Peer hosting opportunities with incoming international students at Penn
- Global Health Student Advisory Council
Photo credit: Mandy Salmon, clinical elective Dublin, Ireland
Global Health Certificate Requirements:
- Complete 2 Global Health Experiences
- Enroll in PUBH5190: Foundations in Global Health
- Complete a Global Focused Scholarly Pursuit
Photo credit: Sabrina Bulas, clinical elective Santiago, Chile
Ways to Engage:
- Join our listserv and attend our events
- Participate in a GHE, either research or clinical
- Pursue our Global Health Certificate
- Do a global focused scholarly pursuit
- Enroll in the MD/MPH Dual Degree
Photo credit: Bhaavna Peri, research opportunity, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
For more information about any of the above please visit the Penn Med Students page on this website. For additional questions, please contact CGH.