Through a structured curriculum, students participating in the program will:
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Observe the practice and organization of health care in the US
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Observe the practice of surgery and medicine in a US medical setting
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Engage with selected University of Maryland School of Medicine preceptors
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Engage in learning activities at a major US research institution with options to attend lectures and presentations in the areas of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, law, social work and graduate education
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Deepen knowledge of US health system and medical research concepts through didactic sessions
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Engage in cultural activities on the UMB campus and in the Baltimore/Washington DC metro area
Evaluation and Certificate
Participating students will be evaluated based on criteria agreed upon by the three sponsoring institutions and earn a DDUCEP certificate upon completion of the observership program.
