International Partner Sites

All self-organized international NPSE’s must be approved by both the UME Office and the Schulich Internationalization Office. Students who are not enrolled in MED5010 or MED5040 during their time away are not protected by Western University’s general and professional liability insurance. 


Schulich’s international partners typically offer rotations/observerships for Year 1 & Year 2 students, and clinical placements for Y4 students. These experiences are four weeks in length and the Schulich Internationalization Office will work to place successful applicants within one of their top three clinical areas of study, however this is not guaranteed. If you wish to go for a shorter or longer timeframe, please contact the Internationalization Office prior to submitting your application, as date requests will need additional approvals.

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International Partner Sites

Africa

Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), Kampala, Uganda

The JCRC and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have a lengthy strategic partnership in which a long-term commitment for research collaboration was established. Our collaborative goal is to leverage experience from both organizations to address the world’s most challenging global health issues. The JCRC has trained and educated over 150 Western students in the past five years. Our collaboration includes research, teaching and training for faculty, undergraduate students, graduate, medical and dental students and residents from both Uganda and Western to provide a more global perspective to our curriculum and provide experiential learning.

Students who visit the JCRC will participate in clinical rotations, cycling through the different clinics that serve the local population.

Asia

VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam

VinUniversity is one of Schulich’s newer partners and was established in October 2020. VinUni has a demonstrated commitment to excellence and innovation in both research and teaching, with strategic collaborations with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Students visiting VinUni will be warmly welcomed by their international team, and will be provided the option to stay on campus in dorms, or to stay in serviced apartments close to the campus. Clinical rotations are available in a number of departments, which change throughout the year. Up to date department availability will be circulated annually with application information to the appropriate student cohort.

Europe

Medical University of Graz (MUG), Graz, Austria

MUG is one of the best “young” universities worldwide, and regularly welcomes international learners from all different countries for innovative experiential learning opportunities. Schulich students have the opportunity to participate in summer schools (fully offered in English, content and timing will change each summer) or clinical rotations. Clinical rotations offer hands-on training and integration at the assigned department along with observation and participation in examinations and rounds (in-depth engagement with patients may be partly dependent on German language skills, further information on this will be circulated to successful applicants). Students participating in rotations will also have the opportunity to analyze case studies and become acquainted with the Austrian healthcare system.

Humanitas University, Milan, Italy

Humanitas University is an international medical school dedicated to the Life Sciences. Education and training are fully integrated with Humanitas Hospital and Humanitas Research Center. Schulich students visiting Humanitas will participate in clinical rotations, which are available in a number of departments. Your chosen department may not be available, but Humanitas will do the best possible to align with your requested areas of preference. In addition to learning within the department you are assigned to, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about healthcare in Italy and the local social determinants of health. Research opportunities may also be available, but are not guaranteed. If you are interested in completing research while at Humanitas, please note this within your IHEL application.

Summer Schools

If you are interested in a curated program, please consider reviewing our International Summer School options, particularly at Radboud University, where the summer programs have a large number of courses focused on health-related topics. Summer School information for all partners is updated in January of each year. Please submit an application for an Independently-Organized Placement if you wish you apply to a Summer School. Your application must be received at least 90 days prior to your planned departure date.