CGH Overview
If you're an incoming MS1, welcome to Penn. If you're new to Global Health at Penn, welcome to CGH. This page is designed to provide a quick overview of what CGH offers and how you can get involved. Details for each of the opportunities described can be found on the Penn Med Students page on this website.
Be adaptable and flexible!! Things change in country and your success and happiness with the experience is contingent on going with the flow. - MS4, Clinical Rotation, Chile
- A Global Health Certificate
- Funding support for 2 Global Health Experiences (GHE) for every medical student
- Global Research Opportunities
- Global Clinical Rotations (20 institutions in 12 countries)
- Global Year-out Program
- Peer hosting opportunities with incoming international students at Penn
- Global Health Student Advisory Council
Photo credit: Mandy Salmon, clinical elective Dublin, Ireland
- Complete 2 Global Health Experiences
- Enroll in PUBH5190: Foundations in Global Health
- Complete a Global Focused Scholarly Pursuit
Photo credit: Sabrina Bulas, clinical elective Santiago, Chile
In 2023 CGH launched a Year-Out program in Global Health. Awards are competitively based and conducted in association with projects led by CGH Scholar faculty. A living stipend and travel expenses are provided. Admission is on a rolling basis and is currently open.
One of the most essential things to do in a foreign setting is to listen with the goal of learning and understanding. Listening demonstrates patient respect and builds trust.
- MS4 Research, Rwanda
- Join our listserv and attend our events
- Participate in a GHE, either research or clinical
- Pursue our Global Health Certificate
- Do a global focused scholarly pursuit
- Enroll in the MD/MPH Dual Degree
Photo credit: Bhaavna Peri, research opportunity, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Challenges can be overcome by ingenuity to make the most of what we have, and by the flexibility to react appropriately to new situations. Global health is hard, but not insurmountable. - MS4 Clinical Rotation, Botswana
For more information about any of the above please visit the Penn Med Students page on this website. For additional questions, please contact CGH.