Elective sites
International Electives
Child Family Health International Clinical Electives
Location (multiple): Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Mexico, South Africa, The Philippines, Uganda
Programs: Public & Community Health, Mental Health, Women’s Health, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Indigenous Medicine.
Dates: year-round
Training Level: All medical students, residents
For more information, visit:
The CFHI’s website.
UIC and MedGlobal Refugee and Immigrant Health Elective
Location:Â Chicago and International Site (varies e.g. Colombia, Ecuador)
Program: This two-week course focuses on providing compassionate care to refugee and migrant populations. It includes one week of didactics, hands-on experiences, and a site visit in Chicago, and one week of experiential learning at international migrant clinical care sites in partnership with MedGlobal.
Dates:Â October 12-23, 2026
Training Level: All medical students, residents
For more information, contact:
Dr. Stacey Chamberlain
CGH Director of Academic Programs
ClÃnica de Familia La Romana Clinical or Research Electives
Location:Â Dominican Republic
Program: The clinic provides medical attention and psychosocial support to adults and children with HIV, sex workers, adolescents, and other highly vulnerable populations in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. Minimum one-month clinical electives are available or longer-term research electives. Spanish language proficiency is required.
Dates:Â year-round
Training Level: All medical students, residents
For more information, contact:
Jeffrey González
Coordinador de Estudiantes y Voluntarios
University of São Paulo Medical School Winter Program
Location:  São Paulo, Brazil
Program: The Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP) Winter Schools (North American summer, occurs in July) consist of 2 weeks of in-person educational and cultural activities and clinical experiences in one of 14 different topics ranging from trauma surgery to dermatology to neglected tropical diseases. The program is open to all medical students and is in English. The application deadline is March 31st.
Dates:Â July 21-31, 2026
Training Level: All medical students
For more information, please see the 2026 Winter Program details here.
Obstetrics/Gynecology Research Opportunities in Ghana
Location: Accra, Ghana
Program: Dr. Boudova conducts research in collaboration with the University of Ghana Korle Bu Teaching Hospital focused on ultrasound, malaria and sickle cell disease in pregnancy. Interested trainees should reach out to Dr. Boudova for available opportunities. Research electives will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Dates: variable
Training Level: medical students, residents, fellows
For more information, contact:
Dr. Sarah Boudova
MedGlobal International Clinical Electives
Location (multiple): Bangladesh, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico (variable and dependent on dynamic programs and security concerns)
Programs:Â variable (dependent on dynamic programs, patient/community needs, and available supervision)
Dates:Â variable (dependent upon planned service trips)
Training Level:Â residents
For more information, contact:
Dr. Stacey Chamberlain
CGH Director of Academic Programs,
and visit the website
Tropical Medicine Elective
Location (multiple, varies): Tanzania, Guatemala, Dominican Republic
Program: This elective is a UIC faculty-led two-week annual infectious disease elective which includes didactic education in infectious disease (e.g. malaria, tuberculosis, helminth infections, dengue and other arthropod-borne illnesses) and field experience with partner institutions in tropical climates.
Dates: variable; for AY 26-27, the program will be offered in Mwanza, Tanzania from March 7 to March 21, 2027
Training Level: M4 medical students, residents, fellows, faculty
For more information, contact:
Dr. Stockton Mayer
Clinical Electives in Ghana
Location: Kumasi, Ghana
Programs: Opportunities include clinical observation and training, clinical care, and research in partnership with KNUST (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology) and KATH (Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital)
Dates: variable
Training Level: All medical students, residents, fellows
For more information, contact:
Dr. Maarten Bosland