India: Global Health, Globalization & Leadership Course

Eligibility

• Open to all UMN graduate and professional students (post-baccalaureate).
• The course is also open to community learners for non-credit enrollment, including: 
  • UMN faculty, staff, and alumni 
  • Non-UMN community learners with interest and experience in health-related careers
• All participants must apply, and have instructor approval, before they will be able to register. 

Public Health: This course counts toward the Global Health Minor; it was previously run as PUBH 6715. Contact your advisor for confirmation. 

Medical School: 3rd and 4th year students: program is eligible for academic credit under INMD 7565 International Health Abroad (GMER program). 1st and 2nd year students are welcome as non-credit students. Please discuss implications of fitting this extracurricular program and requirements into your schedule with your faculty advisors. 

Credit & Requirements

Academic credit is available to UMN graduate students (3 credits) for the course GHSR 6715.

It is up to the student to confer with their academic unit to determine if it meets their specific program requirements. Students may be allowed to apply this program to other academic requirements per approval by their unit.

UMN employees & alumni and community learners may participate for non-credit enrollment.

Requirements

All students are expected to arrive in India on December 28, 2023 and remain through January 13, 2024. There is also a pre-departure orientation in December and a post-course debrief in February upon return. 

All participants (UMN students and others) are expected to complete the following assignments:

• Personal Reflection and Group Debrief Activities
• Reflection Paper
• Professional Poster Creation

Program Fee

The program fee for this course differs depending if the student is taking the course for credit or non-credit. 

• Credit: 2024–2025 program fee: $5,850
  • Includes 3 credits of tuition (GHSR 6715), educational costs, international health insurance, housing and meals, local transportation in Mysore
• Non-Credit: 2024–2025 program fee: $3,400
  • Includes educational costs, international health insurance, housing and meals, local transportation in Mysore
  • Students will register as non-credit and forgo the 3-credits with GHSR 6715, and not be charged for tuition

CGHSR offers scholarships ranging from $500 — $2,000 for this course. To apply for a CGHSR Student Scholarship, complete the "Statement of need" section in your course application. Additional scholarships may also be available from students' department or college. 

Additional costs: 

• Airfare: between $1,500–$2,500, depending on airline and flight
• Passport/photos
• Indian tourist visa
• Immunizations 
• Some meals (i.e. if students elect to eat meals out)
• Essential daily living expenses 

Dates and Location

The class is held each year during the University of Minnesota winter break between Christmas and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

2024-2025 Dates

• Course dates: December 30, 2024 – January 15, 2025
• Expected travel dates are departing the US on December 28, 2024 and arriving back in the US on January 16, 2025.
• There is also a pre-departure orientation in December and a post-course debrief in February upon return. 

The daily schedule and meeting times vary by day while in Mysore. Most days include 2 morning lectures, an afternoon site visit, and free time in the evening. There will be one free day. The full schedule will be shared in the course syllabus prior to departure. 

Application

• Application deadline: October 1, 2024
• Confirmation deadline: October 14, 2024

Course enrollment is limited to 16 participants. All interested participants must fill out the application with the Learning Abroad Center. Applications require a $50 application fee, which goes toward your program fees when confirmed. 

Application Process

1. Students will complete and submit their application through the UMN Learning Abroad Center. 
   1. Click the maroon "Apply Now" button to get started.
   2. UMN students – Log in using the 'Returning Users' link (even if this is your first time logging in), then select 'Login with Google' using your UofM ID and password.
   3. Non-UMN students – Create a new account under 'First-Time Users'
2. Click "Start New Application" and fill out the required information. 
3. In the section "Program Selection," choose the program "CGHSR India: Global Health, Globalization, and Leadership - Winter Break 2025"
4. Finish your application and click submit.

Initial application review will begin in October, and then continue on a rolling basis. Once accepted, program staff will provide participants with instructions on how to complete the registration. If the course is full, applications will remain open until a sufficient wait list is obtained.

Cancellation Policy

Please review CGHSR's India Course Cancellation Policy here.

CGHSR offers scholarships ranging from $500 — $2,000 for this course. To apply for a CGHSR Student Scholarship, complete the "Statement of need" section in your course application. Additional scholarships may also be available from students' department or college. Learn more about our scholarships here.