Global Health News

Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2015

Learn More about Global Health Issues at Home 

Are you a first or second year medical student looking for a global health elective in Canada? We’re looking for students who want to learn more about global health issues at home to participate in this unique elective. 

The Local Global Health Elective is a half-year elective, which complements family medicine placements with community and social service organizations. The elective will help students develop a broad understanding of the health of socially marginalized communities and the services available to address the needs of the people they serve. 

The elective's open to first and second year medical students.

Placements are available in both Halifax and Saint John.

For more information on this opportunity please review the detailed program document [PDF 122KB]  

For more information on this program please visit our Local Global Health Elective page.