AE: Global Health Telehealth

School of Medicine

Telehealth is becoming increasingly common worldwide, allowing for innovations in patient care delivery and greater knowledge transfer. In this global health course, students use a telehealth platform to participate in healthcare delivery with our partners in eastern Africa. Through clinical and patient encounters, students will experience diagnosis and treatment of uncommonly seen diseases and/or later presentation of common diseases. In weekly modules, students will discuss foundational concepts of global health ethics, fundings, partnership, and more. The course is taught through digital modules, distance mentoring sessions, and case-based discussion in collaboration with health clinics in Kenya and surrounding countries. Please note: This course does not count towards clinical credit. Our non-profit partner assesses a $300 fee to cover expenses of personnel and the platform; some funding is available to offset this cost.