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Community Outreach and Global Health CROSS EVERY BOUNDARY Lessons learned in new environments translate into new perspectives on patient care and community health. Here at the Heritage College, your studies might lead you down the road or across the world— to a hospital in downtown Cleveland or Columbus, to a community clinic in southeastern Ohio, or maybe even as far away as Botswana or Ecuador. No matter where your classroom is, our inclusive, diverse community and a curriculum rich in multicultural perspectives promote cultural competency and professionalism, enhancing your medical school experience. CARE WHERE IT’S NEEDED Like every other state, Ohio is home to many medically underserved communities. At the Heritage College, you’ll have opportunities to provide vital services to those most in need, whether through our Community Health Programs, your clinical and community experiences, or one of our many student organizations. We encourage you—and expect you—to make a difference in your community, even while you’re in medical school. Our students regularly help administer free breast cancer and blood pressure screenings, childhood immunizations, sports physicals, and more. SERVING THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST STUDY ABROAD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE HERE The Rural and Urban Scholars Pathways program engages students who are formally looking to focus their medical career in underserved communities, both rural and urban. Students learn how to tackle these communities’ most pressing health care needs, and make a real difference, every day. “ Whether you eventually hope to practice medicine in another part of the world or you just want to gain a broader perspective on health, disease, and health care delivery, the Heritage College encourages students to participate in global health programs. Conducting research and receiving clinical training in international settings often changes the way our students approach their studies—and ultimately the way they practice medicine upon graduation. Amy Fernow, ’18 Undergraduate institution: University of Notre Dame Hometown: Bremen, OH “I was able to participate in a medical Spanish program in Ecuador during the summer between first and second year. I hope to do even more rotations abroad during my fourth year of medical school. These connections and opportunities have really allowed me to grow and expand my knowledge of medicine, language, and culture.” 20 21