Global Health Opportunities in Surgery: A Guide for Medical Students and Faculty

IntroductionA four-week surgical rotation at the Clinica Universitaria Teleton in Chia, Colombia, was arranged for a U.S. student at the completion of the first year of medical school. The rotation resulted in a supervised intense early clinical exposure to surgery resulting in advancement in five of the six clinical competencies.ConclusionInternational medical experiences can provide great benefit to U. S. medical students.