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Global health has become an increasingly popular field of study among college and graduate students in the United States. A growing body of literature purports the benefits of Global Health Education (GHEs) in American Academic Medical Centers (AAMCs), including introduction to a wider spectrum of disease states, improved physical examination skills and clinical acumen, improved cultural sensitivity, and exposure to alternative health care delivery models with a broader emphasis on cost contros and resource allocation. Resident participation in GHEs also impacts future career choices and the likelihood that a graduate will volunteer abroad, work with underserved communities, and pursue a public health career. In an increasingly multicultural America, it is imperative that students in AAMCs receive the proper training to treat a broad spectrum of diseases as well as individuals from different cultures. GHE can help provide students with the necessary tools to adequately treat those populations through international experiences as well as through in-depth courses in relevant topic areas. As GHE in the United States grows and develops, the need to develop a standardized curriculum for global health courses is of utmost importance, as well as determining the minimum global health competencies the students should achieve via such curricula. |
