Nov 23, 2024
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Catalog 2015-2016
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Catalog 2015-2016
[Archived Catalog]
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OCOM 8911 - Elective - Global Health
This rotation provides an opportunity for students to explore issues in the delivery of health services in other countries. This rotation is not intended to transform students into specialists, but rather, it is to provide a survey of the specialty. Students will need to use a logical and appropriate clinical approach to the care of patients in a developing country setting, utilizing locally available resources, and applying principles of evidence-based decision-making and problem-solving. These experiences are designed not only for students considering careers in international health, but for increasing the understanding of any future physician practicing in the United States who may care for patients from other countries. The experience is also designed to deepen the awareness of all participants regarding the determinants of health and illness and diverse methods of approaching health problems in settings with varied cultural, socio-economic and political characteristics. These experiences help students develop sensitivity to health disparities and their causes, including health, social, economic and environmental factors.
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