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MSIH Graduates Are More Than Just White Coats
The Medical School for International Health (MSIH) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) offers a small and challenging[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561/images/c6ba77ca-ce03-476e-9802-c4b63cdb6e1f.jpg] four-year program that prepares students to practice medicine in the United States and around the world — as well as across cultural, geographic and technological boundaries. MSIH is a unique program that integrates global health into each stage of our expert medical training. Graduates are highly trained physicians who understand how to work at the intersection of global health and community and preventive medicine.
An English-language track at Ben-Gurion University, MSIH has been affiliated with Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons since inception. BGU and MSIH also have affiliations with other medical [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561/images/47f10ae6-8955-46ea-aa04-3f90db186a13.jpg] schools throughout the world, including in North America and, of course, Israel. The diversity of MSIH’s affiliations benefits our students. MSIH students will spend three years studying in Israel, take fourth-year electives at prestigious medical centers in the United States or Canada, and complete an eight-week global health clerkship at one of several approved resource-deprived sites around the world. Past global health clerkship sites include Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Uganda.
This broad international experience helps prepare students for a meaningful medical career. Graduates of MSIH enjoy high match rates parallel to those of students at top medical schools in the U.S. (90% in 2017). An M.D. from MSIH offers a clear path to U.S. residency and students gain the training necessary to practice medicine while meeting the challenges of global health — and make a real impact.
Student Spotlight: MSIH fourth year student Luisa Bonilla Hernandez
Luisa was born in Bogota, Colombia and after finishing high school there she moved to Canada. She completed her undergraduate degree at Western University in London, Ontario with honors as a double major in<http://bgu.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=df77bf5fd6&e=26eb842f9d>[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561/images/16452986-a0f7-4ca3-89b0-a00851bde01d.jpg]<http://bgu.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=df77bf5fd6&e=26eb842f9d><http://bgu.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=df77bf5fd6&e=26eb842f9d> cell biology and medical sciences. At Western she volunteered extensively, including studying and volunteering in Rwanda, Ghana and France. Prior to attending MSIH, Luisa completed her Masters Degree in global health at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Luisa speaks five different languages. Hear more about her experience at MSIH<http://bgu.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=a06888d414&e=26eb842f9d>.
In the video, Luisa talks about her experiences at MSIH and how students are exposed to diverse patients from southern Israel’s Bedouin and Ethiopian communities, as well as immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East. Specifically, Luisa notes that "being in the Negev is different especially because there is a combination of such different cultures." She adds that "genetic diseases that one would learn in the book but never expect to see, you would see them here."
MSIH Admissions & Scholarship Update:
We are accepting applications for MSIH's entering class of 2018. The application is available on our website or by clicking here<http://bgu.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=b61dd534cf&e=26eb842f9d>. MSIH offers a few scholarships for students dedicated to the field of global health — and in 2016, our students were awarded a record number of scholarships based on both merit and financial need. This year, highly qualified applicants with an excellent academic track record and a demonstrated interest in global health will be considered for the Ben-Gurion Global Health (BGGH) Scholarship. The BGGH Scholarship will cover full tuition for all four years of the MSIH M.D. Program. To be considered for the BGGH students must apply by January 8, 2018. Additional information regarding scholarships can be found here<http://bgu.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=99228ffe44&e=26eb842f9d>.
Join us for a webinar. We will be hosting an upcoming informational webinar for any students interested in learning more about MSIH on September 14th, at 12:00 pm EST. Click here to register.<http://bgu.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=1edf974dee&e=26eb842f9d>
Join us for an open house on September 13th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm EST. Members of our New York based admissions team, as well as an MSIH alumnus, will provide information about MSIH. Click here to register.<http://bgu.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=c395d5e4f4&e=26eb842f9d>
If you would like more information about the Medical School for International Health, or to schedule an information session at your college or university, please contact the Admissions Office at 844-422-MSIH, visit our website at msih.bgu.ac.il<http://bgu.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=5cba5c9600&e=26eb842f9d> or view the first-year medical student blogs MSIH first year blog.<http://bgu.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0efcbd5002a6c92198432b561&id=01da7beceb&e=26eb842f9d>
Best wishes,
Kelly A. Coleman, MBA
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Public Relations
Medical School for International Health
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What is the student profile?
Average MCAT is 509
Average GPA is 3.5
Global health interest
Volunteer activities
Undergraduate degree
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Accepting applications for the Entering Class of 2018
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