Global Health Pathway Application

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Thank you for your interest in educational opportunities with the Global Health Center at Penn State College of Medicine. First-year medical students can apply to the Global Health Pathway (GHP). This four-year, longitudinal opportunity offers education in caring for underserved communities and includes two immersive, month-long trips to a number of partner sites around the world, both internationally and domestically.

Students selected into the Pathway are designated as Scholars. Students traveling abroad are called Global Health Scholars, and those participating in domestic opportunities are called Rural Health Scholars. While the curriculum is very similar for the two types of Scholars, there are some unique elements that apply to each.

Commitment

The Global Health Pathway offers opportunities for acquiring knowledge and skills in global and community health. Students selected for the Pathway must:

Maintain regular attendance at bi-monthly GHP meetings.
Participate in two month-long service-learning trips to the hosting community.
Maintain good academic standing as defined in policy below.

Participation of the Pathway is contingent upon satisfactory completion of program electives (GH717, GH727 and GH747) throughout your four years. While the Global Health Pathway is a wonderful program, your medical school education will always come first. Therefore, scholars must adhere to the medical school’s professional conduct standards and maintain good academic standing throughout the full program as described in the policy. Failure to do so will result in immediate withdrawal from the Pathway.

By submitting this form, you are committing to the following:

Regular attendance (80% attendance required) at bi-monthly Pathway meetings.
Participation in two month-long service learning trips to the host community as outlined by the Pathway Planning Team.
Provide at least 50% financial support to cover your own travel expenses outside of GHC scholarships. You may be required to pay up to $2,000 out of pocket for 1st year trip.
Reviewing the Maintenance of Good Academic Standing in Global Health Scholars Pathway Policy document. (Penn State Health ePass login required)

For the months prior to the first-year trip (while classes are in session), you will need to commit to at least 2 hours per week consisting of regular meetings, work sessions and trip team meetings. Do you anticipate any difficulties with this expectation?

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Do you have any commitments that may interfere with this?

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To supplement scholarships, students will be required to raise their own financial support for their trips. Do you have any difficulties with this expectation?

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I have reviewed the Maintenance of Good Academic Standing in Global Health Scholars Pathway policy document.

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Failure to comply with the elements of this commitment may constitute withdrawal from the program.

Note: Due to extenuating circumstances (i.e., COVID-19, etc.), trip cancellations and program alterations may occur for a variety of reasons.

I have read the above and agree to abide by the requirements should I be selected for the Global Health Scholars Pathway. I understand that this commitment extends through the entire duration of my medical school education. I give permission for the Global Health Center to verify that my academic record is and remains in good standing.

I agree

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Clicking the submit button below will submit your application. A copy will be emailed to you.

For questions or concerns, please contact Tamika Washington at twashington4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

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