Collaborative Student Handbook

Global Health Learning
Opportunities
THE GHLO COLLABORATIVE

STUDENT HANDBOOK
Shaping Global Perspectives
GHLO is a program of the Association

of American Medical Colleges
www.aamc.org/ghlo
The GHLO Collaborative Student Handbook
A Guide to the GHLO Application Service and Program
Association of American Medical Colleges
Washington, D.C.
This is a publication of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The AAMC serves and leads the
academic medicine community to improve the health of all. www.aamc.org.
2016 Association of American Medical Colleges. May not be reproduced or distributed without prior
permission. To request permission, please visit: www.aamc.org/91514/reproductions.html.
The GHLO Collaborative Student Handbook 2016
Contents
Acknowledgments 4
Message from the Director 5
Overview 6
What Is the GHLO Collaborative?
What Is the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)?
The GHLO Team 9
GHLO Roles
Some Definitions 10
Student Responsibilities 11
Student Conduct 11
Getting Started
User Access and Signing In 12
Welcome to the GHLO Application Service Invitation 13
AAMC Account Status 14
The GHLO Application Process

Complete Your GHLO Profile 15
Complete the Student Participation Agreement 15
Searching for Electives 16
Understanding Elective Requirements 21
Saving and Applying to Electives
Payment Submission and Completing Your Application 26
Acceptance or Denial of Your Elective Application 24
Committing to an Elective or Declining the Offer 27
Post-Decision Phase 28
Pre-Departure Checklist 29
GHLO Resources
Know Before You Go 30
Tools and Resources 30
Housing Accommodations 30
Health and Safety 30
Country-Specific Information 32
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Ethics 32
Safety, Risk Assessment, and Risk Management

Students Role 33
Home Institutions Role 33
Host Institutions Role 34
GHLO Staffs role 34
Student Survey of Elective Experience 36
GHLOs Social Media and Communication Tools

Role of Student Organizations and Clubs 36
GHLO Videos 36
GHLO on Facebook 37
Join the GHLO Alumni Community on Facebook! 37
GHLO on Twitter 37
Student GHLObinars and Presentations 38
GHLO FAQs 39
Appendices 42
Appendix A. GHLOssary of Terms 43
Appendix B. GHLO Alternative Date Preference Form 47
Appendix C. GHLO Applicant Home Page and Profile Sample 48
Appendix D. Student Profile Sample 48
Appendix E. Student Participation Agreement 51
Appendix F. AAMC Privacy Statements 53
Appendix G. The GHLO Application Service Privacy Statement 58
Appendix H. GHLO Institution Profile and Elective Information Sample 60
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Acknowledgments
Martha L. Gould, GHLO Program Specialist
Photography provided by Bruna Daniela Torres

de Paiva, Alessandra Bertone, and Justine
Stremick
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organizations can prepare students for their
Message from the Director
GHLO experience and provide opportunities for
Welcome to the GHLO Student Handbook!
returning students to share their learning with
Completing an elective abroad can be a
other students.
rewarding component of your medical
education and beneficial for your future career.
Your first step in exploring your options is to
Doing so demonstrates your flexibility and
meet with your GHLO Home administrator to
openness to experiencing new cultures, diverse
obtain access to the GHLO Application Service.
patients, and varied settings and to learning
medical practices that may be very different
Wishing you a bright future!
from those in your own home context.
International opportunities may also equip you Jenny
with a broader array of skills as you seek
Jenny S. Samaan, PhD
postgraduate and residency training and
Senior Director
practice.
Global Health Learning Opportunities (GHLO)
Your success of your elective abroad greatly

depends on your attitude and approach to the
new culture and experience, as well as on the
time and effort you devote to preparing for
your experience.
This handbook was created by the AAMC GHLO Contact the GHLO Team
Staff as a guide for student users and does not Email: ghlostudent@aamc.org
guarantee placement to electives in the Skype: ghlo.aamc
program. We recommend that you use this Phone: (202) 683-4678
information in conjunction with guidance and www.aamc.org/ghlo
advice from your Home and Host institutions.
The GHLO Team welcomes help from student

organizations and clubs in promoting GHLO on
campus and via social media. These
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It has been a very important experience for me

and my future!
Alessandra Bertone (Italy to United States)
It was an amazing experience that should be
viewed with seriousness, responsibility, and
compromise. The project allowed me to realize a
dream into reality.
Bruna Daniela Torres de Paiva (Brazil to
Portugal)
This experience will help me become a better

physician. It has taught me about patience and
flexibility and to appreciate cultural differences
in my patients.
Justine Stremick (United States to India)
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Overview
What Is the GHLO Collaborative?
The Global Health Learning Opportunities (GHLO) Collaborative (pronounced glow) is an innovative
international program composed of two major components: the GHLO Application Service, which
facilitates mobility for emerging health professionals, and GHLO Connect, which provides opportunities
for faculty and institutional engagement. Collaborators are faculties and schools of medicine, hospitals,
and nonprofit organizations committed to context-based transformational learning.
Mission: To provide a global network that facilitates educational mobility for health
professionals.
The GHLO Collaborative has accepted more than 100 institutions, some of which are participating in a
role as Home (sending their students abroad), some as a role of Host (accepting incoming students), and
many as both Home and Host.
Click here to see the most updated list of GHLO collaborating institutions.
What Is the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)?

The GHLO Collaborative is a program of the AAMCa not-for-profit association representing all 145
accredited U.S. and 17 accredited Canadian medical schools; nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and
health systems, including 51 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and 90 academic and
scientific societies. Through these member institutions, the AAMC represents 128,000 faculty
members, 83,000 medical students, and 110,000 resident physicians.
The AAMC strengthens the worlds most advanced medical care through programs and services that
support the entire spectrum of education, research, and patient care activities conducted by member
institutions. Along with our member institutions, we are dedicated to the communities we serve and
steadfast in our desire to earn and keep the publics trust for the role we play in improving the nations
health. Learn more about the AAMCs mission, vision, and goals at aamc.org.
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Mission: The AAMC serves and leads the academic medicine community to improve the health of
all.
Vision: The AAMC and its members envision an educational continuum that produces the
medical workforce for todays and tomorrows health needs; a health care system that is high
quality, safe, equitable, and affordable; and a national commitment to discover new knowledge
that continually improves health. To achieve this vision, the AAMC and its member medical
schools and teaching hospitals must be integral to the efforts to improve the nations health care
system. With a unique role in educating and training tomorrows doctors and other health
professionals, a track record of innovation, and the ability to discover, disseminate, and evaluate
new scientific knowledge, the academic medicine community can lead the changes that will
improve our nations health.
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The GHLO Team
Janette "Jenny" Samaan, PhD

Senior Director
Phone: 202-741-0758 Shanaz Sulejmanovic
jsamaan@aamc.org International Education Specialist
Phone: 443-897-5917
skhan@aamc.org
Skype: ghlo.aamc
Sujay Polimati, MCom, MBA, PGDBA

Operations and Technical Manager
Phone: 202-478-9917
spolimati@aamc.org Vickie Lindsey, MA Candidate
Operations and Communications Support Specialist
Phone: 202-828-0680
vlindsey@aamc.org
DeAnna Pearson, MEd

Program and Training Manager
Phone: 202-828-0976
dpearson@aamc.org Hiba Salih, MD, MPH
Regional Consultant, Middle East and North Africa
hsalih@aamc.org
Martha Gould
Student Relations Specialist
Phone: 202-683-4673
mgould@aamc.org
ghlostudent@aamc.org
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GHLO Roles
For a full list of GHLO terms, please refer to our GHLOssary of Terms (Appendix A)
Some Definitions
Student Browser: Students may be given browser access to the GHLO Application Service, which
allows them to log on and search and save electives, but not to apply to any.
Student Applicant: Applicants are able to log in and search and apply to electives abroad through the
GHLO Application Service.
Home Institution: The Home institution is the institution from which students will receive their
eventual professional degree.
Host Institution: The Host institution is the institution that receives the student for the international
elective.
Home Administrator: Home administrators are faculty or staff members officially designated to assist
students with the GHLO application process. They determine whether access will be given to a student
as a browser or an applicant, review and release all applications to the Host institution, and verify
information about the student by completing the Home Institution Verification Statements.
Host Administrator: Host administrators are faculty or staff members officially designated to
determine which electives will be offered, set elective requirements and monitor elective offerings in
the GHLO Application Service, and ensure that an evaluation of the student is sent to the Home
institution once an elective has been completed. The Host administrator reviews the applications and
makes the decision to accept, deny, or offer an alternative date or elective to the student (Appendix B).
Note: Neither individual students nor student organizations are permitted to serve as Home or Host administrators
at their respective institutions.
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Student Responsibilities
As a student using the GHLO Application Service, you must comply with the requirements and
performance expectations of both your Home and Host institutions. Remember that you are
representing both your Home institution and the GHLO program when you are applying to, and
attending, GHLO participating institutions. Please refer to the Student Participation Agreement (SPA),
which outlines your responsibilities and GHLO policies.
Student Conduct
Once you are on-site at the Host institution, you are responsible for following all the guidelines and
conduct rules that apply to students and visitors attending that institution. An institution may require
you to complete a student conduct acknowledgment form either during the application process or upon
arrival. Please consult with the administrators of the programs you are applying to about their
institutions specific rules and regulations for visiting students.
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Getting Started
User Access and Signing In
Your Home administrator will decide whether you are eligible to have access to the GHLO Application
Service and which of these types of access you will be granted:
Browser access allows you to search for and save electives, as well as view requirements.
Students with browser access interested in applying to electives can meet with their Home
administrator to change their status to applicant.
Applicant access will have browser access as well as the ability to apply to electives.
After you are registered in the GHLO Application Service, you will receive an email titled Welcome to
the GHLO Application Service with instructions on how to sign in for the first time.
You will use your AAMC username and password to access the GHLO Application Service. If you do not
have an AAMC account, you will be able to create one, following the instructions in the Welcome
email. If you have an account but are unable to access it or are having difficulties signing into the GHLO
Application Service, please write to us at ghlostudent@aamc.org or call (202) 683-4678, Monday
through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ET.
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Welcome to the GHLO Application Service Invitation

Once you have been given access as an applicant, you will receive a message like this one:
Dear Martha,
Welcome to GHLOGlobal Health Learning Opportunities! As a medical
student at an AAMC GHLO institution, you are eligible to search and apply for
clinical, research, and public health opportunities around the world using the
GHLO Application Service. You also have access to many on-line resources
through the GHLO program.
Getting Started with GHLO

To obtain access to GHLO, you must have an AAMC account. AAMC accounts
are created when you:
Register for the MCAT Exam

Apply to a U.S. medical school through AMCAS
Use other services and resources provided by the AAMC
The email address mgould@aamc.org was provided by your Home administrator.

If you have an existing AAMC account and this is not the email address
associated with that account, please email ghlostudent@aamc.org with the
following information:
Your AAMC username

Your AAMC ID #
The email associated with your AAMC Account
Please do not create a second AAMC account, as this may cause a delay in
accessing the GHLO Application Service.
You have been given Applicant access to the GHLO Application Service.
Once logged in, you may search, save, and apply for elective opportunities in the
GHLO Application Service catalog.
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Get Started Today!
Additional Questions?
For questions relating to your institution's participation with GHLO, contact your
Home administrator: [your Home administrators name here]
(yourhomeadmin@yourschool.edu). All other questions about GHLO may be sent
to ghlostudent@aamc.org.
Check out some useful GHLO Resources:

GHLO Student Handbook
GHLO Website
Connect with GHLO on Social Media!

Check out the GHLO Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates and
interesting articles and to connect with GHLO students and alumni!
AAMC Account Status

For all applicants and browsers, one of the following AAMC account statuses will be applicable.
I already have an AAMC account

If you already have an AAMC account and the AAMC account is associated with the email mentioned in
the Welcome to the GHLO Application Service email, you may proceed to the GHLO Application
Service or follow the link in the email.
I do not have an AAMC account

If you do not already have an AAMC account, proceed to the link in the corresponding box and create an
AAMC account with the same email address registered in GHLO and displayed in the Welcome to the
GHLO Application Service invitation email to avoid any further delay.
I have an account but forgot the username or password

If you already have an AAMC account but forgot the username or password, follow the corresponding
link to recover the necessary information.
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I still need more help
If you have been experiencing difficulty signing into GHLO with your existing AAMC account,
it is most likely because your AAMC and GHLO accounts are not being synced. This often
happens when you have multiple email addresses associated with your accounts. To resolve this
issue, please submit the following information via email to GHLOStudent@aamc.org with this
subject line in the email: AAMC/GHLO Account Sync:
Your full name
Your AAMC username
Your AAMC ID number
The email associated with your AAMC account
The email you used to register with the GHLO Application Service
Note: Please do not create a new AAMC account when you are experiencing difficulty signing in. This
will prolong the process.
The GHLO Application Process
Complete Your GHLO Profile

Once you have obtained access to the GHLO Application Service, you will be prompted to complete your
profile, also known as the GHLO Common Application. You will be asked to provide general information
about yourself. The GHLO Applicant Home Page and Profile and application questions can be found in
Appendices C and D.
Complete the Student Participation Agreement

The Student Participation Agreement, or SPA, is an agreement required of all students applying through
the GHLO Application Service, regardless of whether they are accepted into an elective opportunity. A
full SPA can be found in Appendix E; AAMC and GHLO Application Service privacy statements are in
Appendices F and G.
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Searching for Electives

You can conduct an elective search in the following ways:
Simple Search (default search)
Advanced Search
List All
A Simple Search gives you the option of searching by elective name, month offered, city, country, or
region.
Selecting Advanced Search allows you to search in greater detail. Here, you can search for electives by
the options previously listed in the Simple Search as well as by:
Institution Name
Specialty
Subspecialty
Language of Instruction
Duration
Elective Type
Tuition Cost Range
Tuition Cost
Estimated Monthly Cost of Elective
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Selecting the List All option will yield a complete list of all the active opportunities you can apply to.
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Understanding Elective Requirements

Each elective offered by a Host institution has its own requirements, which may be course or clinical
prerequisites or document requirements.
Specifics on requirements for the application can be found under the Document Required link.
Once you select the Documents Required link, a window displaying a table like this will pop up.
Post-decision Phase
Submit . . . Pre-decision Phase Requirements
Requirements
Student Participation Agreement Passport Copy

Immunization Form, part 1; Immunization Student Address During
Form, part 2 Elective
Processing Fee
. . . by Student Health Insurance
Alternative Preferred Attendance Form
List of Clinical Experiences
Passport Copy
Transcript
Home School Verification

. . . by Home Admin
StatementSimple
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You should expect to submit certain documents at different phases in the application process. The
documents that are needed to make an academic decision about your application will be requested in
the Pre-Decision Phase.
In the Pre-Decision Phase of each of your applications, the Home administrator is also responsible for
providing a completed Home School Verification Statement as the last element of your application.
Without this, your application is incomplete and will not be released to the Host institution.
Once the Host institution has conditionally accepted your application, you will need to complete
requirements in the Post-Decision Phase. If you do not complete your post-decision requirements, the
Host institution may decide to deny your application. The completion of these requirements is essential
to confirm your acceptance to the elective and need to be completed before the beginning of the
elective and, in many cases, before arriving in the Host country.
Additional information can be found on the Institutional Profile and Elective Information page. See the
example below.
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Note: Screenshots of the GHLO Application Service are for demonstration purposes only. Any statements
or requirements about GHLO institutions must be sourced from the current GHLO Application Service.
For elective information and a full institutional profile, please consult Appendix H.
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Saving and Applying to Electives

If you are using the GHLO Application Service with applicant access, once you have found the elective of
interest and you are able to provide all the required documents, click on the Apply Now button.
If you are using the GHLO Application Service with browser access and wish to save an elective, click on
Save This. When you are ready to apply, you will need to meet with your Home administrator for
applicant access.
After clicking on the Apply Now button, you will be prompted to select the month for which you wish
to apply.
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Next, a prompt will appear on the screen reminding you of Things to be aware of when applying to
international electives.
Things to be aware of when applying to international electives:
1. You must have a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months after your elective
completion date.
2. You will need to consult with your Host institution about possible visa options.
3. Each location may have specific inoculation recommendations. To find your location
specifics, please explore the following resources by copying and pasting the URLs below:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_003
World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int/countries/en
4. Consult with your Host institution for housing options OR if housing arrangements are not
available through the institution, the following link may be helpful:
www.housinganywhere.com.
Click OK to continue with this application. You will be prompted on the next screen to select
from the available months for this elective.
Your application home screen will be visible next and will display the list of documents you will need to
complete for the Pre-Decision Phase.
When submitting your first application, you will be required to read and accept the Student Participation
Agreement. When you accept the Student Participation Agreement, your electronic signature will be
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recorded and the agreement will be applied to each subsequent application. The full Student
Participation Agreement can be found in Appendix E.
Payment Submission and Completing Your Application

We recommend that after completing the Student Participation Agreement, you complete all other
required documents as soon as possible before you submit payment. Once all other required documents
are complete, we strongly recommend that you conduct a search on the elective of interest to confirm it
is still available and accepting applications. When you have confirmation that the that elective you are
applying to is still available and accepting applications, submit payment by selecting the GHLO
Application Payment link, which will lead you to the PayPal portal.
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You will then see this screen:
Immediately after you submit payment, you will need to refresh your elective application screen. If you
have refreshed your screen and the check box next to the GHLO Application Payment does not
appear, log out and sign back in. Do not resubmit payment.
Payment submission is the final step of your application. When you submit your application to your
Home administrator, he or she will review and endorse your application by completing the final Pre-
Decision Phase document and the Home School Verification Statement. Your application will then be
sent to the Host administrator for an academic decision.
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Acceptance or Denial of Your Elective Application

When an academic decision has been made on your elective application, you will be notified in the
GHLO Application Service or email via a decision letter. The decision letter is visible only after the
decision date for the elective you have applied to has past.
Committing to an Elective or Declining the Offer

If a Host institution accepts your application for an elective, this is considered a conditional
acceptance. You will have a limited number of days to either commit to the elective or decline the
offer.
While you will receive reminders from the GHLO Application Service to respond to your elective offers,
you alone are responsible for responding in a timely manner to an offer. Offers will expire at the end of
the offer expiration period, and you will not be able to revive expired offers.
Post-Decision Phase
Final acceptance to the elective depends on your completing the post-decision requirements. Some
post-decision documents may include visa information, on-line orientation, and pre-arrival documents
and may need to be submitted well in advance of your arrival at the Host site.
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The GHLO Student Pre-Departure Acknowledgment is a universal post-decision requirement for all
applications and must be completed before you leave for your elective.
Pre-Departure Checklist*
I have a valid passport for at least six months after the elective completion date.
I have confirmed and obtained the required travel documents for this elective.
I have made necessary housing arrangements for the duration of the elective period.
I have communicated with my Host institution about my commitment to this elective.
I have followed guidance on health and safety precautions specific for my elective and the site.
I have conducted research or have found resources to prepare me for my stay at the Host
institution and host country.
* As applicable.
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GHLO Resources
Know Before You Go
Having a positive international learning experience depends largely on being well-prepared, open, and
flexible. Before you embark on your travels, please review GHLOs very important pre-departure
reminders as well as resources available on the GHLO website. These free, easily accessible resources
will help prepare you for your international experience.
Tools and Resources

Various tools and resources are available via the GHLO website to students attending GHLO participating
institutions. Such resources include:
Health and Safety

Language and Culture
Travel Aides
Housing Accommodations
Housing is one of the most important aspects of traveling abroad, and GHLO strongly recommends that
arrangements be made well in advance of your arrival at the Host institution.
Although some Host institutions provide housing, they are not obligated to do so. If housing is not
provided, the Host administrator may be able to provide guidance on housing options. Once accepted
into an elective, consult immediately with the Host administrator and with GHLO housing resources on
the Web. Reach out to student clubs and organizations to see what advice and guidance they can
provide.
Health and Safety

Ensuring your health and safety while abroad is essential for your international experience. For general
information on health and safety, see the resources available through the AAMC GHLO website as well
as other public sites. For more specific health and safety information, contact the Host administrator,
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especially if particular inoculations are required. For region-specific information, you may want to
consult the following sites:
Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers Health or copy and paste the following
link into your browser: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
World Health Organization International Travel and Health or copy and paste the following link
into your browser: www.who.int/ith/en/
Find a doctor or hospital abroad or copy and paste the following link into your browser:
travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/health/doctors.html
Safety
The Center for Global Education Top 10 Health and Safety Issues or copy and paste the
following link into your browser: www.studentsabroad.com/handbook/top-10-health-and-
safety-issues.php?country=General
International Safety SOS or copy and paste the following link into your browser:
www.internationalsos.com/
Travel Advisory
You may wish to consult the following sites before applying to an elective. In addition, we recommend
that you seek guidance from the foreign affairs bureau of your own country and check the policies of
your own Home institution.
U.S. Department of State
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
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Country-Specific Information
The Center for Global Education hosts a site with many useful links. The Country Specific Handbook for
Study Abroad students can be found here, or copy and paste the following link into your browser:
www.studentsabroad.com/handbook/introduction.php?country=General.
Another useful resource is the the World FactbookCIA, or copy and paste the following link into your
browser: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook.
Ethics
Ethical tensions and dilemmas may be present during an elective outside your home country. They may
arise as a result of power dynamics, resource issues, or cultural, religious, gender, or other norms.
Working through the ethical encounters with those from the Host culture and Host site is critical.
Remember that ethical standards vary in different contexts such as cultural, urban/rural, or resource
availability.
One example of an ethical situation you may encounter is being asked to perform patient care for which
you were not trained or you feel uncomfortable performing. This is an example of professional ethics at
play. As a GHLO student, please remember that you are not expected to perform duties that are outside
the scope of your prior training. You should communicate any discomfort you may feel in performing
such tasks to your supervising staff.
Ethics Resources
American Medical Association Medical Ethics
On-Line Training Modules
Global Ambassadors for Patient Safety (GAPS)
Johns Hopkins Medicine Ethics
Article
Global Health Training: Ethics and Best Practice Guidelines for Training Experiences in Global Health
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Safety, Risk Assessment, and Risk Management

Each institution is responsible for managing its own safety and risk assessments. The placement of a
student in a GHLO elective is solely determined by the Home and Host institutions. GHLO staff provide
assistance and facilitate access to safety and risk information, as appropriate.
Students Role
When planning to travel abroad, you need to maintain a high level of vigilance, take appropriate steps
to enhance your personal safety, and follow instructions issued by your Home and Host institutions.
You should also be aware of what your home country recommends for safe travel in your host
country.
One way to prepare yourself is to find the international access codes for calling your home country
from abroad. These are available here: www.countrycallingcodes.com/index.php.
The international access code, a contact at both the Home and Host institutions, an
emergency contact number, and the local embassy or consulate number should be written on a
wallet-size card. You are advised to carry the card with you at all times while traveling abroad. You
can also enter this information into your mobile phone, if you can use your phone while abroad.
If at any time you feel unsafe, you should first discuss the situation with someone at your local Host
institution. If the issue is not resolved to your level of comfort, you should immediately contact your
Home institution for assistance. It is also very important that you honestly report any incidents in
GHLOs post-elective evaluation so that we are aware of the situation and can follow up with the Host
institution.
Home Institutions Role

It is essential that students applying for an elective be carefully evaluated by their Home institutions
not only on academic preparedness, but also on their anticipated ability to function well in a new
environment where risks of any kind may arise. Additionally, each Home institution must adhere to its
own travel policies and consider national travel warnings. It is the responsibility of Home
administrators to be aware of these policies and communicate them to their students. It is the Home
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institutions responsibility not to release any applications to Host institutions from students it does
not deem fit for placement.
Home institutions should have their students emergency contacts on file, should know a point of
contact at the Host institution in case of an emergency, and may contact GHLO staff if assistance is
needed in reaching the Host institution or the student.
Host Institutions Role

It is the responsibility of the Host institution to continually monitor the safety of its visiting students.
While students may prepare generally for living in a new country, they cannot possibly become
familiar with safety tips for each specific locale. Therefore, it is essential that either students or
administrators at the Host site provide pre-arrival information and on-site orientation soon after
arrival, including how to contact the local police or authorities in case of an emergency. Students
should be provided with names and contact information of Host institution administrators.
If a natural disaster or political unrest occurs at the Host location, the Host institution is responsible
for communicating to the Home institution accurate, timely information about the risk and the action
plan for ensuring the visiting students safety. Host institutions should have the emergency contact
information of the students participating in the elective.
During emergencies, the AAMC asks the Host institution to inform the GHLO staff of developing
situations. The GHLO Team may provide emergency assistance, as appropriate.
GHLO Staffs Role

The AAMC will provide operational and technical assistance to Home and Host institutions and
students, including access to safety and risk information. For example, the GHLO Team will help a
Host institution close its electives and notify applicants and Home institutions of the suspension of
the Host institutions hosting capability.
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In the case of an emergency, if a student is unable to reach the emergency contacts, the GHLO Team
may, in consultation with Host administrators, help inform emergency contacts of the students
current situation.
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Student Survey of Elective Experience

Once you have completed an elective through the GHLO program, we would like you to complete a
program evaluation about your experience. Your feedback is valuable in our efforts to continuously
improve the GHLO program, and we may share your responses with others who are considering
participating in the GHLO Collaborative or a GHLO elective. We would also like to share some of your
feedback with Home and Host institutions, although, you may chose to remain anonymous to these
audiences.
The post-elective evaluation consists of about 40 questions and will take 1015 minutes to complete.
You may remain anonymous, but if you provide your name and mailing address, we will send you a
GHLO alumni certificate. We encourage you to become a GHLO guru, a person willing to serve as a
mentor to students applying for a GHLO elective, and/or a GHLO ambassador, a student advocate for the
GHLO program (who can also be a GHLO Alum) who will represent the GHLO program at their home
school, abroad, or in presentations.
GHLOs Social Media and Communication Tools
Role of Student Organizations and Clubs

GHLO welcomes and openly engages with student organizations and clubs. Many of them serve as a
point of contact for students at their institution. They hold informational seminars and may help
connect returning students with those considering going abroad. In addition, students often welcome
visiting international students and help them with airport pickups, finding housing, and getting oriented
to the new setting and culture.
GHLO Videos
vimeo.com/122528179
vimeo.com/108957699
vimeo.com/108957699
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GHLO on Facebook
GHLO is active on Facebook and stays connected with GHLO alumni through this social media outlet.
Students seeking advice from GHLO alumni about similar electives in the GHLO program or other abroad
programs can connect with them on Facebook. facebook.com/GHLO.AAMC
Join the GHLO Alumni Community on Facebook!

We invite all GHLO alumni to join our private Facebook group called the GHLO Alumni Community. This
is a place for GHLO alumni to connect with others, share their experiences, and seek advice in finalizing
their career as a global physician. You can join the GHLO Alumni Community by request here:
www.facebook.com/groups/923376377713603/
GHLO on Twitter
GHLO is active on Twitter and occasionally hosts Twitter chats on various topics, mostly pertaining to
students. Follow GHLO on Twitter to keep abreast of new institutions, new information about going
abroad, and other essential information about a global education: twitter.com/GHLO_AAMC
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Student GHLObinars and Presentations

Student GHLObinars and trainings are available to all GHLO students. Student GHLObinars are general
informational presentations about the GHLO program. Trainings on how to use the GHLO Application
Service are also available and can be combined with student GHLObinars. Both student GHLObinars and
training sessions can be scheduled for school groups, or individuals can attend prescheduled sessions.
For the most up-to-date student GHLObinar schedule, go to the GHLO website:
www.aamc.org/services/ghlo/students/
To schedule a private group student GHLObinar for students or administrators at your institution,
contact Martha Gould at mgould@aamc.org.
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GHLO FAQs
Now that my institution has joined GHLO, when can

students apply?
Students from GHLO institutions can search and apply for electives as soon as
their institution has completed all the requirements to be a GHLO
collaborator. At that time, your institution will be listed on the AAMC GHLO website. You will need to
speak with the GHLO Home administrator at your institution to gain access to the GHLO Application
Service.
In what year of study can medical students participate in GHLO?

GHLO is currently available to students who have completed all public health or clinical science courses
and rotations. This is usually toward the final year of study, but it can vary from institution to institution.
Check with your own medical school to see whether it has other restrictions on when you can
participate.
What are the selection criteria for student rotations abroad?

Medical and public health students who have completed all required courses and are given access to the
service by their Home institution are eligible to participate. However, each elective rotation has its own
requirements. For example, some institutions require fluency in a language, while others require the
completion of specific courses. All requirements, such as proof of insurance and immunizations, will be
stated in the GHLO Application Service.
How much do students have to pay?

The GHLO Application Service charges $45 (U.S.) for each application submitted for Home institution
review. Host institutions determine their own application processing and tuition charges, which are
clearly stated in the GHLO Application Service. Host institutions are required to provide a total
estimated cost of attendance for one-month rotations so students have adequate cost information as
they make their elective selection.
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What are the benefits for a student applying to an elective through GHLO? Why
cant I just apply to the same elective directly through the website of the
hosting institution?
Institutions that receive student applications through the GHLO network are assured that the applicants
are in good academic standing at their Home institutions and that the Home institutions endorse their
applications. Furthermore, when students apply from a GHLO institution, they can be assured that both
parties have agreed to the GHLO Collaborative Participation Agreement terms and conditions, which
require that applications be acted upon in a timely manner. Many students applying as international
visiting students whose institutions do not participate in GHLO report needing to send numerous emails
and having to make phone calls to follow up on their applications.
Does applying through GHLO give me a better chance of being accepted than
applying directly to the Host institution?
Most likely, yes. When you apply to an institution through the GHLO Application Service, you transmit
your documents electronically through one portal. It is likely that you will have fewer documents to
submit to the Host institution for an academic decision than if you apply directly. In most cases, applying
through the GHLO Application Service helps move consideration of your application by the Host ahead
of unaffiliated international visiting students. Additionally, some institutions limit international visiting
students to those from partner institutions and from the GHLO Collaborative.
Does a GHLO institution dedicate a fixed number of its electives to the GHLO
Collaborative?
Institutions annually commit to offer a minimum number of electives through the GHLO Application
Service. This number varies from one institution to another. Some institutions create a GHLO-specific
elective to which only GHLO students can apply.
Do GHLO institutions require fewer documents of GHLO applicants than of non-

GHLO applicants?
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Generally, yes. Standard GHLO application requirements and GHLO Home institution verifications
streamline the application process. Furthermore, because GHLO divides the application process into
phases, a GHLO applicant will often have fewer documents to submit to the Host institution for an initial
acceptance. After acceptance, other documents may be required of applicants.
Does paying the GHLO application fee guarantee my placement?

No. You are paying a GHLO application fee to submit an application via the GHLO Application Service.
There is no guarantee of acceptance because every Host institution must evaluate each application on
its merits. Furthermore, availability at the Host institution is not guaranteed and is at the Hosts
discretion. Students do not need to pay the GHLO application fee to access resources or to browse
opportunities in the Application Service.
Am I eligible for a refund of my application fees if an elective becomes

unavailable?
No. The GHLO application fee is nonrefundable. Fees will not be returned to students who submit an
incomplete application or apply to electives that become unavailable. As the applicant, it is your
responsibility to complete all documents before you submit your application fee. Once you have paid
the required application fee, your Home institution will evaluate your application. If your Home
institution endorses your application, your application will be released to the potential Host institutions
to which you have applied.
Will I receive credit for the successful completion of my GHLO elective?

Home institutions may grant credit to students who have successfully completed a GHLO elective. Please
consult with your Home administrator because each Home institution has different credit and
curriculum requirements.
Does GHLO offer any scholarships?

Scholarship opportunities are not yet available through the GHLO program. However, your Home or
Host institution may have information for you about financial assistance for experiences abroad.
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Appendices
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Appendix A. GHLOssary of Terms

AAMC: Association of American Medical Colleges.
Alternative Preferred Attendance Form: A form in which the applicant indicates two other application
cycles (or months) in which they are also able to attend the elective. This form is a pre-decision
requirement.
applicant: A student user who can search, save, and apply to electives in the GHLO Application Service.
application cycle: A period in time, such as a month, when an elective is available.
application deadline: The latest date on which a complete elective application can be submitted to the
hosting institution.
browser: A student user who can search and save but cannot apply to electives in the GHLO Application
Service.
budget sheet: A table the Host institution provides that offers a breakdown of estimated costs
associated with attending the elective at that institution.
Common Application Form: The portion of the GHLO application that contains all the users information,
such as name, biography, core clerkships completed, and a photo, and is completed the first time a user
signs in.
conditional acceptance: A status assigned to an application if a Host institution accepts a students

elective application based on the submission and quality of pre-decision requirements.
criminal background check: A record of an individuals past criminal behavior, generally obtained by
local or state police.
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decision date: The latest date on which the Host institution provides a decision about applications for
that elective.
denied: A final decision made by a Host institution not to accept a student for the opportunity to which
the student has applied.
elective end date: The last day the elective is held.
elective month: The month in which the elective is offered.
elective start date: The first day the elective is held.
final acceptance: A decision made by the Host institution to accept a student for the opportunity to
which the student has applied.
GHLO: Global Health Learning Opportunities (pronounced glow).
GHLO alumna or alumnus: A student who has attended and completed an elective offering through
GHLO.
GHLO ambassador: A person who promotes GHLO at their institution or anywhere in general.
GHLO application fee: A service fee a student applicant pays when submitting a complete elective
application.
GHLO Collaborative: The collection or network of institutions that participate in the GHLO Application
Service.
GHLO guru: A GHLO alumna or alumnus who has successfully completed the GHLO program and wishes
to serve as a mentor to GHLO students or provide advice to other students wishing to participate in the
program.
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GHLO Team: The staff at AAMC headquarters in charge of the day-to-day operations of the GHLO
Application Service.
Home administrator: A representative of the Home institution that grants students attending that
institution access to the GHLO software. The Home administrator also reviews applications.
Home institution: The sending institution and where students will receive their final degree.
Home School Verification Statement: A required form from the Home institution for the students
application. This form asks the Home institution to verify the credentials of the student.
Host administrator: A representative of the Host institution who receives incoming students and
organizes the electives offerings and requirements in the GHLO Application Service. The Host
administrator also reviews student applications and makes the decisions about which students to
accept.
Host institution: The receiving institution and where the student attends the elective abroad.
post-arrival requirements: Requirements by the Host institution of a student after arrival on-site.
Examples include supplying a copy of the passport and entry documents and taking a mask-fit test.
post-decision requirements: Requirements by the Host institution of a student after the Host has made
the conditional decision to accept the students application.
pre-decision requirements: Requirements needed by the Host institution to make an academic decision
on the students application.
pre-departure: The period of time before the student leaves to attend an elective offered by a Host
institution.
processing fee: A fee charged by the Host institution to review or process an application.
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rolling admission: An admission process with no set decision date; the student is notified immediately of
the Hosts admission decision.
status: Indicates the stage of the elective application.
Student Participation Agreement: An agreement every student applicant completes with the submission
of the first application. This agreement details expectations of the student.
tuition: The cost set by the Host institution for the student to take the elective exclusive of books,
housing, and other fees.
transcript: A students official academic record or coursework provided by the Home institution.
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Appendix B. GHLO Alternative Date Preference Form
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Appendix C. GHLO Applicant Home Page and Profile Sample
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Appendix D. Student Profile Sample
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Appendix E. Student Participation Agreement

(Effective November 2014 June 2017)
In order to submit your application through the AAMCs Global Health Learning Opportunities (GHLO)
Application Service, you must agree to the following:
I certify that the information contained within my GHLO application is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge and that all written passages are my own and have not been written, in part or in
whole, by a third party.
I understand that submitting any false, misleading or missing information may disqualify me from
consideration for a GHLO elective, or if scheduled for an elective, may constitute cause for removal from
that elective without notice.
I understand that I am responsible for knowing and complying with the requirements for each Host
institution to which I am applying, for monitoring the progress of each submitted application, for
responding to elective offers, and for resolving scheduling conflicts within the time allotted by the Host
institutions.
I authorize my home school to release my medical school transcript to each Host institution to which I
apply through the GHLO service for the sole purpose of considering my application for an elective(s) at
the Host institution; to release my health records, as requested by each Host institution to which I apply,
for the sole purpose of considering my visiting student application; and to withdraw my GHLO
application(s) if I am no longer eligible to participate in the GHLO elective, as determined by my home
school or in the event of another circumstance (such as illness or a leave of absence from my home
school) that precludes me from completing an away elective. I understand that my home school will
notify me prior to withdrawing my applications.
I agree that GHLO has my permission to process my application and to release my application
information to my home school and to Host institutions to which I have applied for use in the GHLO
application process.
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I understand and acknowledge that there are inherent risks to international travel, that I am responsible
for my own health and safety while participating in a GHLO elective, and that I am responsible for
knowing all student conduct codes, university policies, and laws and regulations that may apply to me.
I understand and acknowledge that errors or omissions may occur in the processing of my application
and that my sole remedy is to have my application reprocessed, provided that I have notified the GHLO
Team within 10 days of the occurrence of the error or omission.
I have read and agree to the AAMC Web Site Terms and Conditions (Terms). I understand that the AAMC
reserves the right to suspend or terminate my GHLO account, with or without notice, and to block
access to this site by any user that the AAMC believes, in its sole discretion, violates or may have
violated the Terms or engages or engaged in conduct that is inappropriate or inconsistent with the
AAMC's mission.
I have read and agree to the AAMC Privacy Statement and the GHLO Services Privacy Statement
(together, the Privacy Policies) and consent to the use of my personal information as described therein. I
consent to the transfer of my personal data to the AAMC in the United States, to Host institutions
(wherever located) that I select through my application(s), and to other third parties as stated in the
Privacy Policies and to the storage of my personal information on servers located in the United States
and in any country of a Host institution to which I submit an application.
Your certification of these statements represents your legal signature and is binding. When you certify
(electronically sign) your application, you signify that you have read this information as well as all other
instructions throughout the application.
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Appendix F. AAMC Privacy Statements

www.aamc.org/44866/privacy.html
Privacy Statement, Last updated: May 21, 2013
Our Commitment to Privacy

We recognize that users of this website, AAMC programs and services, and surveys may have questions
about how and why this information is collected. This privacy notice explains what kinds of information
we collect through our website, Web-based applications, and other AAMC programs, and how we use
this information.
The AAMC recognizes its responsibility to treat with care the information it collects about individuals
and to respect their privacy relative to sensitive data concerning them.
Your use of the AAMC website and participation in AAMC applications and surveys signifies your
understanding of the AAMC privacy notice and consent to the collection and use of your information as
designated below.
What Information We Collect and How We Use It
Personal Information
As part of AAMC applications, programs, and surveys, we collect certain personal information to provide
you with the services requested and engage in research for specific, defined purposes. Such personal
information may include names, identification numbers, contact information, academic records,
institutional affiliation, and other biographical information. These applications and programs include
but are not limited toAMCAS, Careers in Medicine, ERAS, FindAResident, GHLO,
MedEdPORTAL, MCAT registration, and VSAS. These AAMC programs offer password-protected sites
for information collection.
In addition to using it to provide a particular program or service, information collected as part of the
program applications also may be used for educational research, market research, or verification
purposes by the AAMC or under restricted conditions by third parties as explained in Data Sharing with
Third Parties. Personal identification information collected also may be used to prepopulate application
forms for you when you apply or register for services or other programs to save you time and effort.
With the exception of contact information on meeting registration forms, access to prepopulated Web
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application information is granted only after we have authenticated your account access. In order to
reduce redundancies and facilitate the accuracy of data, the AAMC may prepopulate internal AAMC
databases across systems.
AAMC surveys, such as FAMOUS, GME Track, the Graduation Questionnaire (GQ), the Matriculating
Student Questionnaire (MSQ), and the Pre-MCAT Questionnaire (PMQ), collect data for educational and
research purposes, including reporting to AAMC constituents, providing summary information to the
U.S. Congress and other policymakers, and assisting members with institutional management issues.
From time to time, the AAMC may contact you to participate in such a survey. Whenever the AAMC
conducts human subjects research using your personally identifiable data, that research is reviewed by
an external (to the AAMC) institutional review board to ensure protection of your interests. The AAMC
may use your personal information to inform you about AAMC programs, products, or services that may
be of interest to you.
The AAMC reserves the right to use personal information in its possession to investigate inappropriate
or unauthorized use of AAMC services or assets or apparent threats to public safety.
Credit Card Information
Once your credit card information, including the CVV number, has been passed to the credit card
processing company for verification, only partial information is retained by the AAMC for future
identification of the transaction. This partial information includes several digits (but not all) of your
credit card number and your address when available. We never retain the CVV number. Your credit card
information is kept within a secure database with limited access.
Website Usage Information

Email addresses, aggregate information about which pages visitors access, and information volunteered
by site visitorssuch as user survey responses and site registrationsare used to improve the content
of the AAMC website. Some portions of our site use cookies to improve your experience. For example,
cookies allow you to shop at the Publications sites and browse other areas without losing the contents
of your shopping cart. We also use cookies to help us learn more about site traffic patterns. You can set
your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you a chance to decide whether or not to
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accept it. The AAMC editorial and publishing staff also use website visitor data to help shape and direct
the creation and maintenance of content.
Data Sharing with Third Parties
Any information published by the AAMC that is related to medical institution or residency applications,
MCAT testing, career choice, or similar surveyed topics is done so with aggregate statistics. The AAMC
also may share personally identifiable data with peer medical education organizations, certifying boards,
licensing bodies, and other not-for-profit organizations involved in medical education for research,
eligibility determination, verification, and credentialing purposes. The AAMC, and the third parties with
whom it shares personally identifiable data, may charge reasonable fees when providing the data to
other parties as permitted herein. Personally identifiable information also is shared with third parties for
scholarship opportunities and as directed by you in the course of your registration or use of an AAMC
service or program. If you attend an AAMC meeting, the AAMC may share your contact information with
exhibitors. We also may share contact information for staff and faculty at AAMC-member institutions
and with our publishing partners. We will enter into data sharing agreements with third parties with
whom we share your personal information.
If you provide personal information to us via the AAMC website, we may share it with service providers
who assist us in activities such as technology, administration, or communications management. These
providers are not authorized to use or disclose the information except as necessary to perform services
on our behalf or comply with legal requirements. We also might share personal information if we were
to sell or transfer all or a portion of our operations or assets, in which case we would contractually
require the recipient to treat the information in accordance with our Privacy Statement.
The AAMC reserves the right to use or disclose information where we reasonably believe it is needed to:
(i) respond to information requests by law enforcement or other governmental authorities; (ii) comply
with any law, regulation, subpoena or other legal process, or court order; (iii) investigate and help
prevent security threats, fraud, malicious activity, or inappropriate, unauthorized, or illegal activity
involving AAMCs services or networks; or (iv) enforce or protect AAMCs rights and property. In such
circumstances, personal information may be disclosed without notice to the individual.
Security of Collected Data
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To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and help ensure the correct use of collected
information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to
safeguard and secure the information we collect on-line. Access to collected data is restricted to only
those AAMC staff members who require the access for specific purposes, such as providing services to
you or performing research.
Messages that you send to us by email may not be secure. We recommend that you do not send any
confidential information to us by email. If you choose to send confidential information to us via email,
you accept the risk that a third party may intercept this information.
How to Access or Correct Your Information
Access to your personally identifiable information is available through your AAMC sign in (AAMC ID).
Certain AAMC programs may have specific processes for correcting or updating personally identifiable
information. Please refer to the specific program website to learn how to update or correct your
personally identifiable information. Otherwise, please contact the AAMC directly at the addresses below
to report such changes.
To protect your privacy and security, we also will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before
granting access or making corrections following such a request.
How to Contact Us About This Policy
Should you have any questions, comments, requests, or concerns related to this privacy notice, please
contact the AAMC at privacy@aamc.org or at:
AAMC
Attn: Legal Services Privacy Program
655 K Street, NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20001-2399
Changes to This Privacy Notice
Any changes to this privacy notice will be posted on this website. Reviewing this page periodically or
before you provide us with additional personally identifiable information is recommended.
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Links to Specific Program Data Collection Information
Certain AAMC services and surveys provide additional detailed information regarding collection and use
of your data. Please follow the links below to learn more about how the specific program may use your
data, why they collect your data, and which data are collected.
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Appendix G. The GHLO Application Service Privacy Statement

The AAMC recognizes its responsibility to treat with care the information it collects about individuals
and to respect privacy relative to sensitive data. Personal information may include names, identification
numbers, contact information, academic records, health records, and other biographical information.
Personal information collected by the GHLO Application Service is protected by the AAMC Privacy
Statement and this GHLO Services Privacy Statement. Your use of the GHLO service signifies your
understanding of these policies and your consent to the collection and use of your information as
designated below.
The AAMC discloses information provided in a GHLO application to the applicants Home institution, to
the Host institutions to which the applicant designates the information to be sent, and to the AAMCs
third party processor(s). Home institutions and Host institutions provide information to the AAMC about
individuals application to and participation in electives obtained through the GHLO service. Such
information permits us to improve the quality of the service and better inform Home institutions and
Host institutions on their conduct of global health exchanges. Information on an individuals
participation in the GHLO program may be combined with other information retained by the AAMC
about that individuals education. We publish information on GHLO applicants, participants, and alumni
in the form of aggregate statistics. Except for the disclosures listed above, we do not share information
about individuals in a way that would permit individual identification.
We do not sell mailing lists, email addresses, or other contact information on GHLO applicants,
participants, or alumni to commercial vendors. We may provide your email address and other contact
information to third party service providers, under contractual obligations that limit use and maintain
confidentiality, for the purpose of establishing eligibility for education-related services and products.
The AAMC analyses data submitted via a GHLO service to improve the quality of our products and
services. We also use these data to support worthwhile research projects. If the project involves human
subject research, we support or conduct such research only after an independent institutional review
board reviews the research proposal and establishes that the rights of individuals are safeguarded.
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On occasion, we agree to support researchers outside of the AAMC who are interested in contacting
GHLO applicants, participants, or alumni for the purpose of surveying them on issues that are important
to medical education. We do this infrequently, and only by notifying the person by email of the
opportunities to participate in such research. We do not provide the email addresses of GHLO
applicants, participants, or alumni directly to these researchers.
This GHLO Privacy Statement is effective October 1, 2012. If we change our policy, we will post any
changes on this page so that you are aware of the information that we collect and how we use it. If you
have any questions about these policies, please contact us at privacy@aamc.org.
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Appendix H. GHLO Institution Profile and Elective Information Sample
1. Institution Profile*
a.
b. Final-Year Class Enrollment: 220
c. Language of Instruction: English
d. University Website: www.ghloinstitute.edu
e. Description of University:
i. The GHLO Institute of Global Education and Health (GIGEH)
Medical Center is the only academic medical center for health
education, research, and patient care serving the 2.5 million
residents of the borough of GHLOlandia. The borough is
estimated to be the seventh largest county in the United States,
and if it were a city, it is estimated it would rank as the fourth
largest city. GIGEH Medical Center includes a College of
Medicine, College of Health Related Professions, College of
Nursing, School of Graduate Studies, School of Public Health,
and the University Hospital. This complex organization serves
the needs of a larger and more diverse urban constituency than
any other such center in the country. It upholds a special
responsibility to solve difficult problems found primarily in
urban areas, and to serve those who are underserved.
2. Elective Information
a. Elective: GHLO Institute of Global Education and Health Medical Center:
EMED 4030 Emergency Medicine
b. Site Location: 123 GHLO St, GHLOlandia, INT 01234
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c. Prerequisites/Requirements: Medicine clerkship, surgery clerkship, and
OB/GYN clerkship
d. Elective Description: Senior medical students will participate in the daily
activities of University Hospital Center Emergency Department, among the most
active in the United States. Each student rotates through the diagnostic medical
and surgical areas, the asthma room, the critical and trauma areas, and the minor
surgery/orthopedics area. Students will be working with full-time attendings.
Lectures are given by faculty, in addition to weekly teaching conferences and
monthly grand rounds. 4.000 Credit Hours
e. Goals and Objectives:
i. Lectures are given by faculty, in addition to weekly teaching conferences
and monthly grand rounds. Attendance on clinical shifts as well as
student-specific lectures is mandatory. Students should not register for
months where they anticipate many residency interviews. Critical research
is ongoing, and student participation is encouraged. Specific student
lectures are given once a week by faculty and senior residents. In addition,
students participate in daily morning case discussions and weekly
departmental conferences.
f. Elective Outline:
i. Medical Knowledge: Generate a differential diagnosis and develop
appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment plans for the undifferentiated
patient. Appreciate the various presentations of acutely ill or injured
patient.
ii. Patient Care: Recognize acute presentation of critically ill patients and
understand how to assess and manage them. Understand and perform a
focused history and physical exam. Demonstrate competence in basic
procedural skills and understand clinical indications of advance clinical
skills.
iii. Professionalism: Serve as your patients advocate at all times.
Demonstrate respect and compassion when communicating with patients
of various socioeconomic, cultural, and educational
backgrounds. Maintain patient confidentiality, especially in settings
involving minors and violence.
iv. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Develop effective
communication skills with patients, family members, and other health care
professionals.
v. Problem-based learning: Review most recent literature on diagnoses
encountered in the Emergency Department.
vi. System-based Practice: Appreciate the role the Emergency Department
plays in our community and in the U.S. health care system. Understand
appropriate Emergency Department patient management and how
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practitioners can most effectively interface with the Emergency
Department to optimize their patients medical care.
At the end of this course students should be able to:

a. Identify or anticipate potential critically ill adult and pediatric
patients.
b. Master patient care skills such as taking focused history and
physical exams and developing appropriate Emergency
Department patient management plans.
c. Master effective communication skills with patients, families, and
consultants.
d. Appreciate the impact system-based limitations have on
management plans (such as available outpatient care).
e. Gain insight into public health needs and the role the ED plays in
our community and in U.S. health care system.
f. Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of emergency room
patients and the need to communicate with primary care physicians
and consultation services accordingly.
g. Initiate appropriate disposition of patients.
g. Faculty/Student Ratio:
i. 1:1 or 1:2 in the clinical area
ii. 1:15 in didactic lectures
h. Assessment:
Students are also required to do a formal case presentation at the end of the course
in addition to one EMS ambulance ride.
i. Additional Information:
i. Levels: Doctor of Medicine
ii. Schedule Types: Electives
iii. Applications for 2015 electives will be accepted until December 1, 2014.
Applications will be reviewed in December, and applicants will be notified of the
decision by January 5, 2015. There is one position available in emergency
medicine and one position available in three possible pediatrics electives (total of
two positions for March). A number of post-acceptance tasks need to be
completed before the first day of the elective, so accepted students should plan
their time and travel arrangements accordingly.
j. Cost
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Budgeted Item Estimated Cost
Processing fee $175 required pre-decision item
$700 to $5,550 depending on type of accommodation

Housing
available/chosen
Food $500 estimated will vary
Tuition $0
Transportation $112 for a 30-day MetroCard (public transportation)
Other $200 estimated for other personal expenses will vary
Estimated $1,512 to $6,362, depending on housing options and

Monthly lifestyle
Please note: Students are required to upload their photograph in the Profile section of the
GHLO Application Service. This is mandatory for all GHLO Institute electives.
* Please note: The above details are for demonstration purposes only and are fictitious.
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AAMC Account Status

I already have an AAMC account

I do not have an AAMC account

I have an account but forgot the username or password

The GHLO Application Process

Complete Your GHLO Profile

Complete the Student Participation Agreement

Searching for Electives

Understanding Elective Requirements

Student Participation Agreement Passport Copy

Home School Verification

Saving and Applying to Electives

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int/countries/en

Payment Submission and Completing Your Application

You will then see this screen:

Acceptance or Denial of Your Elective Application

Committing to an Elective or Declining the Offer

Tools and Resources

Health and Safety

Health and Safety

On-Line Training Modules

Global Ambassadors for Patient Safety (GAPS)

Johns Hopkins Medicine Ethics

Safety, Risk Assessment, and Risk Management

Home Institutions Role

Host Institutions Role

GHLO Staffs Role

Student Survey of Elective Experience

school, abroad, or in presentations.

GHLOs Social Media and Communication Tools

Role of Student Organizations and Clubs

Join the GHLO Alumni Community on Facebook!

Student GHLObinars and Presentations

Now that my institution has joined GHLO, when can

In what year of study can medical students participate in GHLO?