IDE 49000 - International Health Studies

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective will involve the student in specifically designed and approved experiences in other countries. Opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge of health care systems, diseases, and/or research will be available. Students must complete a summary of this elective before a final grade is awarded. Contact office of Medical Education for further information.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: International
Hospital: Variable
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Valerie Jameson - vjameson@uthsc.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Valerie Jameson - vjameson@uthsc.edu
Course Coordinator: Miranda Fairley - mfairle1@uthsc.edu - 901-448-2928

Prior Authorization: Yes-Contact the Office of Medical Education
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: Variable
Time off for interviews: Variable