Global REACH supports the mission and goals of the University of Michigan Medical School by providing opportunities for students to participate in educational experiences abroad and by facilitating the visits of international scholars and trainees. Medical students across all four years may participate in a formal educational program to study global health and disparities, conduct faculty-mentored research projects overseas, or participate in clinical electives abroad. Most of these experiences are funded by Global REACH, others are supported and administered by other units within the Medical School, across campus, or outside the University. Visiting scholars and learners come from around the world to engage in clinical, educational, or research activities. Visits may range from a few days to more than a year. Global REACH works with individual units to facilitate these visits — helping enhance the experience for our guests and strengthen their collaborative relationships with partners at the University of Michigan. Photo: Visiting students Haruna Osman (Ghana, right) and Tatsushi Yokoyama (Japan) at the Clinical Simulation Center
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