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International Rotations

Clerkship Elective for Fourth Year COM Students 

OST 685: International Clerkship Rotation (6 credits) 

Dates: Vary according to students' schedules. 

This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to actively engage in patient-based, learning experiences in a country outside the United States under the guidance of a clinician preceptor in collaboration, as appropriate, with interns, residents and/or fellows. 

Rotations are typically four weeks, 6 credit hours in duration. 

  • Course Goals

    The goal of this course is to compare and analyze health care delivery systems between the U.S. and Cuba that results in enhanced understanding and potentially transferable practices. 

    It is the discretion of the Course Director to determine which students may participate. An interview may be required. 

    If you need guidance in finding a hospital or a supervising physician abroad, please contact the Global Health Institute (GHI) by emailing GHS.edabroad@msu.edu. 

  • Course Syllabus

    View the MSUCOM Clerkship Syllabus

  • How to Apply

    An application is required for every selective/elective rotation. Prospective independent rotation students are required to provide 30-day advance application approval.

    Students must apply through MSU's Office for Education Abroad. To begin the process, follow these steps:

    1. Select your dates of rotation, location (city), specialty of focus, and hospital. Send the information via email to GHI. 
    2. Once GHI has pre-assessed your elective request, you will receive a link to apply through the OEA website. 
    3. Once the online application is complete, it will be reviewed by GHI, MSU's Office of Education Abroad, the Clerkship Team at COM, and Global Health and Safety. These offices will confirm enrollment in the course or reach out if additional information is needed.

Note: Rotation Scheduling and Application Timeline

The timeframe for each rotation must be finalized at least 60 days in advance—ideally 90 days—prior to the start of the rotation. As travel requests continue to increase, please contact GHI as soon as you decide to pursue this elective and allow additional time for application review.

Education Abroad