Office of Global Engagement

- Programs Overview
- Student Exchange
  UNMC has established student exchange programs in research and several health care fields.
- Summer Physical Therapy Program
  A three-week online course for international students to learn about physical therapy in the U.S.
- International Student Research Forum
  UNMC is one of the governing institutions for this annual showcase of world-class education and research.
- Global Learning Overview
- Find a Program
  Opportunities to become more engaged in global health activities and learning are abundant at UNMC.
- Medical Spanish
  Immersion Spanish course are offered for UNMC residents, health care professionals, and community members, including a noncredit version for UNMC students.
- Pre-Departure Travel Support
  Find travel warnings and a timeline to help you stay on track for departure.
- Travel Financial Aid
  Find guidelines and assistance with applying for financial aid to fund international education experiences.
- Scholarships
  UNMC offers scholarships to support global health study abroad experiences.
- Support Services Overview
- Immigration and Visa Sponsorship
  Find information and services related to visa sponsorship and immigration status.
- Health Insurance
  Learn about required health insurance for international visitors to UNMC.
- International Visitors
  Learn the requirements for arranging for international visitors to UNMC.
- Get to Know UNMC
  Resources to help with the transition to UNMC and Omaha.
- Partnerships Overview
- International Agreements
  Learn about types of agreements and assistance provided.
- Business Development
  Our business development team assists with partnerships and programming.
- Travel Overview
- Emergencies While Abroad
  Learn what to do in case of an emergency while traveling.
- Travel Requirements
  Learn the steps to submitting international travel requests and purchasing required travel insurance.
- Resources
  Find travel resources and a list of reminders for your trip.
News & Events

— Office of Global Engagement — Global Learning — Find a Program

Find a Program

World map

Learn About Global Health Abroad

Opportunities to become more engaged in global health activities and learning are abundant at UNMC.

These opportunities range from one-week medical experiences to programs of four or more weeks, though your academic program will, in part, dictate what type and length of experiences are available for academic credit.

Start by reviewing the Predeparture Preparations Timeline, then explore our program options. Your academic program may have additional opportunities.

Elective options vary by academic programs. Please email advisor Sara Pirtle to discuss the opportunities and options that might best fit your needs. Although the optimal time to start exploring the landscape of global health is at the beginning of your academic program at UNMC, don’t let a later start deter you from this exciting and highly rewarding experience.

A UNMC student at the Great Wall of China

Study in China

Since 2005, we have coordinated short-term health professional exchange programs between UNMC’s colleges of Medicine and Nursing, and our three partner institutions:

This four-week course is an immersion into the India health-care system with onsite exposure to oncologic surgical care at various hospitals in the states of Telangana and Andhra.

Medical Spanish & Global Health

Since 2000, this program was offered in various locations in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Mexico. Since early 2021, a virtual program has been offered, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More Study Opportunities

Child Family Health International

This nonprofit offers virtual and in-person opportunities in global health.

Institute for International Medicine

This nonprofit organization offers didactic instruction in global health topics via online, hybrid, and in-classroom courses, as well as through conferences.

Hillside Clinic Belize

This organization offers educational rotations for medical trainees, providing them the opportunity to learn while serving and providing free medical care to the people of the Toledo district of Belize.

Fulbright Student Program

This program partners with more than 140 countries to offer opportunities to accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students and young professionals to pursue graduate study or conduct research.

UNMC Student Alliance for Global Health

This multi-disciplinary organization brings together students, faculty and the community to learn about global health issues and to encourage involvement in efforts to support global health initiatives at home and abroad.

Sara Pirtle

Sara Pirtle

Program manager

Phone: 402-559-2924