OU-HCOM offers a number of global health programs to promote multicultural awareness and to involve students, faculty and staff in research, education and outreach activities abroad.

A wide variety of global health programs offered by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine are designed to:

• improve cultural sensitivity
• improve/develop language communication skills - regionally specific
• give exposure to diseases not seen in this hemisphere
• provide the opportunity for personal growth
• facilitate the educational exchange of information
• help students hone their history, physical, etc. skills
• provide opportunities for students to be involved in all levels of research
• increase exposure of osteopathic medicine beyond the borders of the United States
• facilitate a global perspective of health, disease, and healthcare delivery systems
• provide opportunities for participants to participate in outreach.

Malpractice Insurance Coverage

• For OU-HCOM programs, the cost of the insurance will be included in the program fees for medical students, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

• For independent rotations, the Office of Global Health Programs will arrange for the malpractice insurance. The cost will be added to the student bill.