Eligibility and Fees
The Global Health Course is aimed at physicians and other health care providers working in tropical medicine, travelers’ health, and migrant health. It is a rigorous, full-time certificate preparation course that emphasizes case-based lectures and practical knowledge for practicing clinician and public health professionals.
The Global Health Course is intended for the following applicants:
UMN Medical Students:
- Please register with CME to secure course participation.
- Please contact Genne Fritts at UMN Medical School for approval and to register and pay for the course.
Non-UMN Medical Students:
- Please register with CME to secure course participation.
- Please contact Genne Fritts at UMN Medical School for approval and to register and pay for the course.
UMN Resident Fellows in Internal Medicine, Medicine-Pediatrics, Pediatrics, and 3rd/4th year medical students:
These residents and students can participate in the Course at no cost, with advanced permission from their program director or program coordinator in order to schedule the course as an elective rotation.
Non-UMN Residents/Fellows:
- Modules 1-4: $350/week ($1,400 total for Block 1)
- Modules 5-8: $400/week ($1,600 total for Block 2)
- Total eight-week course fees: $3,000
Practicing Providers and International Attendees from Developed Countries:
Physicians (MD), Nurse Practitioners (NP), or Physician Assistants (PA); and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) currently living in the United States, and international participants from developed countries:
- Practicing providers can take the course by the week or month, in any order, over multiple years.
- Modules 1-4: $675/week or $2,700 for Block 1
- Modules 5-8: $775/week or $3,100 for Block 2 (laboratory component)
- Total eight-week course fees: $5,800
International participants from Developing Countries (please see list of developing countries)
- Modules 1-4: $350/week ($1,400 total for Block 1)
- Modules 5-8: $400/week ($1,600 total for Block 2)
- Total eight-week course fees: $3,000
Participants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will require a U.S. visa to enter the United States. Generally it is advised that applicants apply for a B1/B2 visa to enter the U.S.; a letter of invitation can be provided by our office. While making a note of your area of expertise is not a requirement to acceptance, we encourage participants to share their experience during the course to provide a more well-rounded discussion.
UMN Full-Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty:
University of Minnesota Faculty members may participate in the course at a 25% discounted rate.
Non-UMN Faculty: Non UMN Faculty members pay the same rate as practicing providers.
Course Materials:
Because there is no single textbook intended for ASTMH study, a recommended reading list will be provided to participants.
Note: Scholarships are not offered at this time.
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