WVU students

Current West Virginia University students at the Health Sciences Center have several options to pursue interests in global health. In addition to thoroughly researching these opportunities, students should work with a faculty member within their academic department before confirming plans for international travel for academic credit. 

When traveling internationally with a WVU program, including any travel funded by WVU or for which WVU credit is given, travelers are required to complete the WVU International Travel Registration. A travel planning checklist is also referenced on the Global Engagement at Health Sciences International Travel tab that will aid student travelers in making any pre-trip arrangements.   

Global Health Interests

The Global Health Program welcomes the active participation of all health professions students including those in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health, as well as faculty and staff in the promotion of global health services.

Additionally, all students, faculty, and staff at WVU Health Sciences have the opportunity to improve their global health advocacy skills through the campus RESULTS chapter. Please see the Global Engagement Events tab for a schedule of upcoming training sessions. 

WVU Health Sciences is a member of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), which is dedicated to creating balance in resources, exchanging students and faculty between institutions in developed and developing countries, and recognizing the importance of equal partnership between the academic institutions in developing nations and their resource-rich counterparts in the planning, implementation, and management of projects.

Funding and Resources

Global Engagement at Health Sciences is proud to offer travel awards to students at WVU Health Sciences. In line with its mission, Global Engagement bestows these grants to students who strive to create long-term, self-sustaining global activities and participate in globally focused field placements or community-based research projects.

Current WVU Health Sciences students may apply to the Nancy Sanders Memorial Student Study Abroad Travel Award. Global Engagement at Health Sciences offers up to 5 awards, valued at $1,000 each, to assist students who are committed to improving and advancing global health at Health Sciences and abroad.

Travel Grant Application

Global Health Rotations

Additionally, advisors are in place in each school to provide information specific to global rotations for each program of study.

If you are interested in rotating with an external organization not listed on our website, please contact GEO with your suggestion. We hope to expand our network of partners over time.