The Department of International Health builds upon Georgetown
University’s rich tradition of hands-on, experiential
learning. Throughout this exciting four-year program, students
learn from distinguished faculty experts and apply that knowledge
in a variety of real-life field experiences.
Two signature features of Georgetown’s program include:
• International Health Practical Experience Abroad
This practical experience abroad exposes students to global health issues
that other countries face. The students develop projects in collaboration
with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), universities, and health ministries.
This full-immersion program allows students to conduct research in countries
such as Uganda, Mexico, Australia, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Brazil, and India.
• Community Organization Internship
This internship introduces students to international health issues at the local
level. The students will be exposed to practical experiences with non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) that serve multinational populations in Washington, D.C.
Students work with community organizations such as Bread
for the City, Boat People SOS, Asian
American LEAD, Whitman-Walker AIDS Clinic,
and Mary’s Center for Maternal & Child
Care.
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| Jesse Patterson (NHS’07) completed his
four-month international health practical experience in
Ghana. Now he works as a special malaria assistant with
the President’s Malaria Initiative at the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID). |
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