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Federal University of Bahia, Brazil and Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Two exchange opportunities will be granted this year by the UI Carver College of Medicine to third year medical students to pursue studies at the Federal University of Bahia and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil during their M4 year. The purpose of the opportunity is to expand the knowledge and experience of the selected students in both medical education and patient care in Brazil during their M4 year. This elective will last for a minimum of a four-week period and will be scheduled during the student's fourth year of medical school.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the following application materials by November 2, 2020 to med-globalhealth@uiowa.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the slots are filled.

  • An essay, three pages maximum, addressing why you would like to be selected for the exchange program at the specific institution, and what you, as a representative of the UI Carver College of Medicine, could bring to the exchange.
  • Two letters of recommendation from persons who know you well. Although we encourage letters from College of Medicine faculty, letters may also be from undergraduate professors, mentors, etc.
  • Recipients must be in good academic standing.

*This exchange opportunity does NOT have designated financial support associated with it for the 2021-2022 academic year.