As we aim to expand students’ horizons and enhance their medical experience, the Office of Student Affairs supports our students’ participation in local and international activities and programs. The Student Affairs events team organizes two international trips: the Pre-medical Service-Learning Trip to Tanzania and the 1st Year Medical Students' Service-Learning Trip.
The Pre-medical Service-Learning Trip to Tanzania
The service-learning trip to Tanzania takes place in late summer and is open exclusively to pre-medical students (PM1 & PM2). The purpose of the trip is to expose the pre-medical students to different population health experiences and to engage them in different service-learning opportunities within the local villages and hospitals in Tanzania. Finally, the students have the opportunity to explore the nature of Tanzania and learn about the local culture and customs.
The application process starts in January and the selected students must comply with various requirements (such as required vaccinations) before leaving for the summer break. The trip takes place in July or August every year.
The First Medical Year Service-Learning Trip
A group of 10 students from the 1st Medical Year along with one faculty and one staff member visit a university and hospital in a country in the region to learn more about the medical program offered and participate in a community service project in collaboration with the host medical school. In addition, the team has the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the host country.
