Global Health
Global Health Scholars Pathway
Immersive Experience
The Global Health Scholars Pathway (GHSP) is an innovative approach that allows students and faculty to participate in global health. The GHSP is designed for those students who are highly interested in global health. The GHSP allows medical students to work together, both in the classroom as well as in the field. Supervised by faculty, the Global Health Scholars take part in two immersive trips. The first trip primarily entails an introduction to the community, and participation in developing a community health project. The second trip, occurring in the students' senior year, provides students with an opportunity to participate in clinical care at the same location.
The Global Health Scholars Program (GHSP) is designed for first-year medical students at Penn State College of Medicine who have a strong interest in global health. Recruitment begins each August, when we open our application process for the academic year.
Applicants are selected through a competitive process that includes a written application and individual interviews with faculty site leaders and Global Health Center administrators.
Before applying, students are strongly encouraged to attend one of our Global Health Information Sessions, which are held in August and September. These sessions provide an overview of the program and introduce the unique experiences offered at each of our global partner sites. Additional details about dates and times will be shared in advance.
For questions or more information, please contact Tamika Washington, Assistant Director of the Global Health Center, at twashington4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
The application process for 2025-2026 will open in August.
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Check out photos from international trips through the Global Health pathway.
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