The faculty and staff of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine believes that study experiences abroad can be valuable to the professional growth of medical students and other healthcare professionals. FIU HWCOM has developed affiliations with academic, clinical and research partners all over the world.
In the interest of student and patient safety and keeping with the medical school's commitment to providing its students a quality educational experience, there are standards that have been established for FIU medical students who pursue international study. All actively enrolled HWCOM medical students planning experiences abroad (including for-credit and non-credit clinical, academic, and research experiences, as well as medical mission trips) must notify the Office of Student Affairs and comply with the approval process.
Countries Visited by Past HWCOM Medical Students
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kenya
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Uganda
Resources
- Guidelines for Premedical and Medical Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad
- International Study Application
- International Study Policy
- Process to Apply for International Study
- Safety Guidelines
- Toolkit for Going Abroad
- Final Report Template
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Travel Health Information Service/ Up to Date immunization recommendations from the CDC
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
- U.S. State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs
- U.S. Embassy Homepage
- World Health Organization
- WHO Recommendations
- Tips for a safe and healthy trip
Contact us
For information about international programs for currently enrolled HWCOM medical students, please contact:
Elena Rivera
Program Manager for Student Affairs
Tel: 305-348-6302
Email: eleriver@fiu.edu
For information about foreign medical students, please email:
HWCOM International Affairs
Email: int.med@fiu.edu