University of Colorado Denver:

Department of Family Medicine

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FMMD 8640 International Family Medicine  Research

4-16 wks.

Restrictions: NOT AVAILABLE TO 4TH YEAR STUDENTS DURING THE LAST 6 WEEKS OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval must be obtained and all arrangements made at least one semester in advance.  Approval of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs required. 

Primary care research opportunities are available outside the United States in practice-based research, epidemiologic research, and Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC). Department mentor must be assigned. This elective may be used for the Mentored Scholarly Activity. 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 (Word file), course registration, course specific goals and objectives, and travel and accommodation arrangements for the elective must be finalized and confirmed a minimum of 60 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.