Partner with CFHI to get abroad during your elective time.

CFHI offers electives in 9 countries that focus on a variety of specialties.

Consider going to India to further your public health skills, going to Argentina to do an Emergency Medicine rotation, or heading to South Africa for pediatric hospital medicine. All CFHI international electives provide professional development in cross-cultural fluency and effectiveness, alongside key global health foundations such as the Global Burden of Disease, Health Systems structures around the world, and de-colonization of global health.

Why Choose CFHI for Your 4th-Year Elective?

As a final-year medical student, your elective is a unique opportunity to apply and broaden your clinical knowledge in real-world settings, preparing you for the transition into residency. CFHI offers structured electives that immerse you in diverse healthcare environments around the world alongside local experts, where you’ll apply an inquiry-driven, analytic approach to patient care in low-resource environments. Our electives are built on a foundation of ethical engagement, local leadership, and cultural humility. You will have an opportunity to gain real-world insights into navigating complex healthcare systems, understanding barriers to care, and critically analyzing health disparities across global populations, while deepening your commitment to best practices in global health. By participating in a CFHI elective, you will be equipped with a broader, globally informed outlook on patient care—one that integrates knowledge of the global burden of disease, global health challenges, and culturally sensitive approaches to healthcare delivery. This elective will empower you to think globally, helping shape you into a more adaptable and compassionate physician.

WEBINAR: Explore International Global Health Electives offered by Child Family Health International

Watch the recording for insights into how 4th-year international electives provide an amazing opportunity to broaden multiple skills, including cross-cultural effectiveness, low-resource clinical reasoning, health systems, human rights frameworks, and much more.

Exclusive scholarships available:

Learn more about CFHI scholarships currently offered here.

How to Apply:

To apply, simply select your preferred location by choosing the program “Global Health in [site].” After you fill out the application forms and receive confirmation of acceptance from the CFHI team, please indicate your preferred elective focus under the “placement preferences” section in your dashboard.

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