JCESOM students are required to contact the Office of International Health prior to elective scheduling at an international location to complete activities before, during and after their elective experience.
Pre-departure requirements
- Review online webinar and presentations from the U.S. Department of State Study Abroad Division
- Register trip with the U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, a service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Check Travel Advisories from the U.S. Department of State
- Check Center for Disease Control (CDC) resources for the area the student is traveling to
- Complete the Global Health Rotation packet and submit to the Office of International Health
- Purchase travel insurance
- Complete any needed vaccinations
- Students are directed to the Office of Clinical Health to obtain any needed vaccinations
- Must have current passport or visa
During the experience
- Students are required to check in to the Office of International Health upon arrival to their elective location
- Students are given emergency information to contact JCESOM in the event there is an incident during their experience
After the experience
- Students must debrief with the faculty sponsor or Office of International Health
- Students are required to complete a written reflection of their elective experience and/or discuss presentation options
Forms
- Global Health Rotation
- Authorization to Release Information
- Evaluation
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