Office of Curriculum

International Health Elective and International Health Scholarship 2009-2010

Updated: 9/2/09

International Health Electives: The Office of Curriculum in conjunction with the International Medicine Club and the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health are pleased to sponsor the School of Medicine's International Health Program. Any TTUHSC School of Medicine student (MSI through MSIV) may apply through the standardized application below for an International Health Elective. These electives, arranged by the student, should foster the development of humanism and life-long commitment to service while recognizing the responsibility of physicians to address global health disparities. Students can receive transcript notation of the International Health Elective (zero credits; Pass/Fail). Year 4 students can receive elective credit upon completion of the International Health Elective. Details may be found in the application packet below.
International Health Scholarships(5): Five students who meet eligibility criteria will be selected to each receive a $1500 scholarship from the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health, an anonymous donor, Dr. Joehassin Cordero, ENT, and the President's Office. See application below

In 2009, the deadline for submission of materials is February 16 2009.

International Health Scholarship Application (pending)

LUBBOCK STUDENTS
International Health Advisor		Student Contact
	Patti Patterson, MD patti.patterson@ttuhsc.edu		Sophia Peña sophia.pena@ttuhsc.edu
	Simon Williams, PhD simon.williams@ttuhsc.edu

AMARILLO STUDENTS
International Health Advisor		Student Affairs
	Mubariz Naqvi, MD mubariz.naqvi@ttuhsc.edu		Kristin Stutz kristin.stutz@ttuhsc.edu

EL PASO STUDENTS
International Health Advisor		Student Affairs
	Robert Suskind, MD robert.m.suskind@ttuhsc.edu		Alex Garcia alex.garcia@ttuhsc.edu