Academic Programs Catalog

College of Human Medicine

Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved prepares physicians to address the needs of medically underserved and vulnerable populations of the United States and abroad. The graduate certificate is available to students currently pursuing the Professional Program in Human Medicine leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree.

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved

Students must successfully complete the following:

1. Participation in 100 hours of didactic/experiential learning in leadership in medicine for the underserved.
2. Participation in 100 self-directed volunteer or clinical service hours approved by the leadership in medicine for the underserved director.
3. Completion of the following courses (12 credits):
HM 629 Leadership in Medicine for Underserved - the Community Elective 6
HM 631 Leadership in Medicine - Urban or Global Elective 6
4. Successful completion of assigned projects and presentations.