Dominican Republic Program 1
Study Abroad in Santo Domingo
OST 690: Global Health: Dominican Republic – Pre-Clinical Observation, Culture and Medicine (3 credits)
Dates: March 01 – March 08, 2025– Spring Break-
This program is designed to provide MSU students exposure to clinical medicine and health issues related to careers in medicine, public health, or other health professions. It offers learners a basic understanding of clinical practice in a foreign setting while focusing on seven core disciplines: clinical shadowing, culture (two lessons), the history of medicine, introduction to public health, introduction to infectious diseases, cultural competency in health care delivery, and introduction to HIV care and diabetes management.
It is the discretion of the Course Director to determine which students may participate. An interview may be required.
For more information, please contact igh@msu.edu.
The Office of Study Abroad offers scholarships to students who participate in MSU’s study abroad programs. Details here
Undergraduate students or MS in Global Health students (COM) at Michigan State- 2.5 GPA required.
- Must have a good understanding of Biology, Microbiology, and Physiology.
- Must have respect for different cultures.
- Must demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively
Students must apply through Michigan State’s Office of Study Abroad, OEA form
The Office of Study Abroad offers scholarships to students who participate in MSU’s study abroad programs. Details here
William Cunningham DO, MHA currently serves as the Associate Dean for Global Health and the Director of the Institute for Global Health (IGH) at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University. Dr. Cunningham was instrumental in the formation and approval of the Masters in Global Health and Certificate program that will matriculate students in January of 2020. In his current capacity of Associate Dean, he is responsible for advocating on the behalf of the four health care colleges at MSU for the education, research and cultural awareness of their graduate students. Additionally, IGH provides Study Abroad programs, such as the Dominican Republic, for pre-professional students interested in the delivery of health care in a global context..
Dr. Smith serves as the Director of the Learning and Assessment Center (LAC) at Michigan State University, which is an interprofessional center for healthcare education serving the College of Human Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Veterinary Medicine in addition to multiple graduate medical education and hospital based clinical education programs. She has integrated simulation methodologies such as immersive high fidelity simulations, in situ, hybrid and web-based instruction in academic and institutional settings since 1990. Her clinical experience includes Emergency, ICU/CCU, and cardiac stepdown. She is a certified Health Care Simulation Educator by the Society for Simulation in Health Care.
Dr. Rebecca Malouin is the Director of the Master of Science in Global Health Program and Associate Professor in Family and Community Medicine. As a health services researcher, she has a particular interest in the impact of and payment for new care models in primary health care. Dr. Malouin has worked for globally-engaged agencies such as Helen Keller International and the University Research Corporation, as well as state health departments in Michigan and Maryland. She is also the professor for the Capstone Course and the Introduction to Global Health Course in Global Health Studies.
