Elective Course Details

Anesthesiology

Course Name:International Medicine
Course Number:FC-405
Elective Type:B1
Coordinator(s):Michael Godkin Ph.D.
Department:Family Medicine & Community Health
Sites Available:Worldwide
Months Offered:July - May 
Number of Students / Month:Varies 
Prerequisites:Completion of 3rd year clerkships
* Offered to UMass Students only
Elective Description: To expose students to the health problems and health systems of developing and developed countries and to have them participate in providing care to indigenous populations. Using contacts from students, faculty, alumnae and outside organizations, Dr. Godkin will work with you to match a site to your interests and then help you plan and prepare for your rotation.
Location: Countries world-wide, including Central and South America, Africa, India, S.E. Asia and Europe.
Website: http://www.umassmed.edu/fmch/