FMMD 8411 Foreign Language Immersion
4-8 wks.
Restrictions: NOT AVAILABLE DURING FINAL 6 WEEKS OF
THE ACADEMIC YEAR.
Prerequisite: Prior approval of the Course Director and
from the Associate Dean for
Student Affairs required to register.
Students will attend an accredited foreign language school in a foreign country
where the language is spoken. Participation is 20 hours of language class per week
AND concurrently either a medical language course for 5 hours/week or a volunteer family
medicine or general practice clinical activity 2 half-days/week. Completion of all
3 of the Successful International Experiences sessions is required. In-country and
UCD course forms must be completed a minimum of 60 days prior to the start of the
elective. All details including the Pre-Travel Checklist for International Electives,
course registration, course specific goals and objectives, and travel and accommodation
arrangements for the elective must be finalized and confirmed a minimum of 30 days
prior to the start of the elective.
A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond
your travel date is required for travel outside of the United States – check your
passport now.