In all, 26 University of Michigan Medical School students embarked on educational experiences abroad in 2019-20 and 2020-21, many with financial support from Global REACH. We support a variety of clinical and research-based programs for students seeking to engage in global health.
All medical students engaging in international travel for clinical electives and/or research field work must obtain authorization from Global REACH. Learn more.
Our Faculty Associates and Faculty Affiliates network boasts 200-plus colleagues engaged in global health from nearly every UMMS department and discipline as well as colleagues from other U-M health science schools. Network members receive our newsletter, attend regular global health forum events, are eligible for our Partnership Development Grants and more.
UMMS holds student exchange agreements with 24 partner institutions across 14 countries and regularly hosts visiting students for both clinical and research-focused learning opportunities at Michigan Medicine. Global REACH facilitates the majority of these visits.
A new program aims to help women from Michigan Medicine’s longtime partner institution in China develop leadership skills and advance their careers at their home institution.
Global REACH is accepting applications for Woll Scholarships from UMMS students planning international electives in low- and middle-income country settings.
U-M President Santa Ono led a multi-disciplinary delegation to Singapore to launch new institutional agreements with the country's leading academic medical center and cancer institute.
