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.
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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.”
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