M.D. Program

“One lesson I take with me from my time at MSIH was the phrase “global health is health.” This phrase was repeated over and over during my time as a student, but its wisdom holds true and the tenets of global health are essentially ingrained into my practice on a daily basis. I had not entirely expected it but even in the middle of Iowa, I am still practicing the skills that were embedded into my learning at MSIH. On a regular basis, I am caring for non-English speaking patients and utilizing interpreter services, practicing cultural sensitivity, and understanding and navigating the social determinants of health. These aspects of medical training were so deeply rooted in us as students in Be’er Sheva that I feel uniquely prepared to care for and advocate for these patients that otherwise may be marginalized by the health care system.”