Israel: Beer Sheva, The Medical School for International Health at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Soroka Hospital

The Medical School for International Health at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is a unique medical school that incorporates global health components into all four years of the core MD curriculum.

Columbia Faculty Liaison: Lynne Quittell, MD
Site Mentor: Mark Clarfield, MD, FRCPC
Email: msihelec@post.bgu.ac.il

Thematic Areas at this site:
Maternal and Child Health, Adolescent Health, Ageing, Womens Health, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, Non-Communicable Diseases, and Cross-cultural Agility

Global Pop funds students from the following CUIMC Schools at this site:
VP&S

Language requirement:
No

Potential activities that could be carried out by students at this site:
Clinical rotations

Other requirements or information:
Stipend available for up to four students at $2500/student for a two month rotation. Electives range in duration from 4-8 weeks. Students are required to attend virtual pre-departure and post-arrival orientations and submit a written summary of the experience. 

Website:
https://msih.bgu.ac.il/student-stories-global-health-summer/