Medical School for International Health- MSIH

02/08/2022

Travel the world Tuesday!🌏

Today we travel to Bangalore, India.

Established in 1963, St. John's Medical College is part of St John's National Academy of Health Sciences. It's prime mission is to serve the medically unreached.

MSIH students have been doing clinical rotations at St. John's Medical College for over 15 years. There, they are exposed to a large variety of traditional, as well as tropical medical conditions. They gain insights into treating underserved people in a society with limited resources.

28/07/2022

Ready to apply to medical school but have some questions? Our dedicated admissions staff is available to answer any questions you may have. Please fill out our contact us form on our website or email us at msihadmissions@post.bgu.ac.il if you have any questions.

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26/07/2022

Travel the world Tuesday!🌏

This Tuesday, we travel to Katmandu, Nepal.

Patan Academy of Health Sciences is a public non-for-profit tertiary academic institution dedicated to improving Nepal’s rural health by training health workers for rural Nepal. The goal of PAHS is that its graduates will not only provide severely needed medical care in rural Nepal, but will also eventually become leaders in health care policy, dedicated to improving the health of the remote and destitute populations in Nepal.

PAHS is located in the city of Patan, which is adjacent to the capital city of Kathmandu. PAHS is based at Patan Hospital, which is the major teaching hospital for the academy.

MSIH students have been doing clinical rotations at PAHS, alongside Nepalese medical school students, since 2001.

25/07/2022

Applications are now open for the MSIH entering class of 2023! Start your journey to medical school now!

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21/07/2022

MSIH has a growing community of 650+ alumni who practice medicine in the U.S., Israel, and abroad. More than 50% of our alumni continue to practice global health work following residency, whether locally or internationally.

The MSIH Alumni Association provides alumni with a network to pursue their social and professional goals, remain connected to MSIH and current students through alumni events and programming, while providing the opportunity to give back professionally and philanthropically to the University.

We would like to thank Past President, Dr. Leslie Gonsette, as well as welcome the new MSIH Alumni Association President, Dr. Zevidah Vickery.

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19/07/2022

Travel the world Tuesday!🌏

Today, we are highlighting Vellore, India.

The CMC Vellore (Christian Medical College and Hospital) is located in India. It is one of three clerkship sites in India where MSIH students partake in clinical rotations. In this rural setting, MSIH students learn how to promote community health and provide primary medical care with limited resources. The site focuses on health concerns such as community-based rehabilitation, nutritional deficiencies, AIDS prevention, and life expectancy indicators.

MSIH fourth-year students have been doing clinical rotations at Christian Medical College for two decades.

18/07/2022

Are you ready to embark on your journey to becoming a doctor? Applications for the MSIH entering class of 2023 open in just 7 days!

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14/07/2022

Ever wonder what it is like to be a first year medical student at MSIH?

In his most recent blog, MSIH rising second year student Jordan Winberg shares his top ten memories of the first year of medical school.

Believe it or not, studying with friends made the list. Jordan writes, "Being part of a small class sharing the same schedule meant that whenever I had a deadline or exam approaching, so did all of my classmates... School felt more like a team sport as we collaborated, planning our strategies, comparing approaches, discussing tricky problems, and meeting to work together and practice for exams."

Read more and learn what tops his list:

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12/07/2022

Travel the world Tuesday!🌏

Today, we are highlighting Gondar, Ethiopia!

The University of Gondar - Gondar College of Medicine & Health Sciences in the oldest medical school in Ethiopia. The teaching hospital houses 400 beds, a maternal and child care hospital, TB ward and laboratory, eye hospital and Fistula center. It also serves as a general hospital for other services. Through outreach services, about 50,000 households are reached annually.

MSIH and the University of Gondar have been working together since 2001. Not only do a cohort of MSIH students travel to Ethiopia for their eight-week global health clerkships, but a small cohort of medical students from Ethiopia come to Israel as well.

Ekram Abdu Seid, a 6th year medical student from Ethiopia who came to MSIH, said, "Visiting MSIH has been a life-changing experience for both of us (that year he was there with another student from Ethiopia). We'll go back to Ethiopia with a whole new perspective and a renewed sense of purpose. We now know there are so many improvements that can be made and although we're only students, in the future, we're determined to influence how medicine is taught and practiced at home."

08/07/2022

Beginning this Tuesday, let's travel the world! 🌏

Every Tuesday, we will highlight one of our worldwide global health clerkship sites. In January, all fourth year MSIH students embark on an eight-week global health clerkship which is the culmination of our M.D. program.

MSIH students put their years of medical studies to use in a resource-scarce, real-world setting. They are immersed in a challenging clinical setting dealing with diseases, illnesses, pathologies and conditions they may have never before experienced. They learn how physicians and medical practitioners in different cultures promote health and quality care despite limited resources. These students are integrated into the training programs of local medical students, helping them to gain knowledge and experience.

Past destinations have included India, Ethiopia, Nepal, Ghana, the Philippines, Mexico, Peru, and Sri Lanka, as well as remote, resource scarce locations in the United States, Israel and Canada.

Prepare to travel the world with us on Tuesday, July 12th!🌏

07/07/2022

Applying to medical school is a big step in pursuing your dream of becoming a physician. At MSIH, you can submit your medical school application online beginning July 25th. This article explains what you need to know and prepare before you are ready to hit send.

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At MSIH, you can submit your medical school application online beginning July 25th. This article explains what you need to know and prepare.

03/07/2022

Ready to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor? Prepare to apply for the MSIH Entering Class of 2023.

The application will be available on our website on July 25th!

30/06/2022

This month, MSIH students participated in a Surgery Global Health Workshop, which included an Introduction to Global Surgery by Dr. Itamar Ashkenazi and lectures from surgeons around the world.

Dr. Nobhojit Roy from India provided a view from the south, while Dr. Carlo Brugiotti from Spain spoke about pitfalls and accountability, and Dr. Jenny Löfgren from Sweden addressed the question, "Can non-surgeons also operate?"

The sessions concluded with a lecture by Vascular Surgeon Dr. Simone Fajer about endovascular trauma management.

At MSIH, global health is integrated into all four years of the core MD curriculum. Learn more about MSIH's unique, comprehensive global health curriculum at https://hubs.ly/Q01fTvlT0

29/06/2022

What is it like on a daily basis to be a student at MSIH? Are there things to do outside of class? Where will I live?

These are just some of the questions students regularly ask while considering MSIH. This short description - gained from interviewing current students - should answer some questions about student life at MSIH.

Learn more about housing, getting around, things to do and see, student life and more. Read about how students make a home in the vibrant city of Beer-Sheva, explore surrounding areas, engage in campus and community activities, and build lasting friendships.

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What is it like on a daily basis to be a student at MSIH? This short description - gained from interviewing current students - should answer some questions about student life at MSIH.

27/06/2022

Interested in studying medicine and global health in Israel? Join us for an informational webinar to learn more!

June 29th at 6:30 pm ET
Register at https://hubs.ly/Q01fgzs20

21/06/2022

MSIH students come from all different backgrounds and may ask themselves, "how did I get here?" Rising second year student, Jordan Winberg, explores that very question as he reflects on his journey to medical school and his first year at MSIH.

Jordan writes, "...a blurry idea of some desert city where I could learn medicine has become a home away from home, a place of friends and community. The city where I study medicine alongside a supportive group of peers. When I look around the city I see familiar places, green gardens, and modern buildings. What was once a bleak image in my mind has been fully coloured in by my experiences here this past year. Even my concept of what being a doctor means has shifted significantly."

Read more at http://firstyearmsih.blogspot.com/2022/06/how-did-i-get-here-by-rising-second.html

20/06/2022

Now is the time to stock up on your favorite MSIH-branded gear, including t-shirts, hats, mugs, tote bags, and more! International shipping is available. Shop the MSIH online store.

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The net proceeds of each sale will support student scholarships.

Happy shopping!

MSIH is a unique medical school that prepares physicians for careers in global and public health

17/06/2022

In the Denver area? Stop by the MSIH booth at the NAAHP Health Professions Student Symposium on Saturday, June 18th at the Sheraton Denver Downtown.

Register at https://hubs.ly/Q01dLJM_0