Application Procedure

Register for a Global Health Elective with Student Affairs.
Student Affairs will send you a Request and Approval Form to be signed by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and a Medical Clearance Form to be completed by a medical provider (if you do not have a PCP, you can go to Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso at Kenworthy located at 9849 Kenworthy St. El Paso, TX 79924.
The Request and Approval Form and Medical Clearance Form are due October 15.
Upon approval of the elective by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and clearance from a medical provider, you will be contacted by our office to complete an application to the global health program directly (please note there is an application fee).
Upon acceptance to the global health program, our office will ask that you complete an institutional application form along with some other necessary forms.
You must attend a four-phase pre-departure orientation before departure.

Phase 1: Document, review and notify the OGHS of your travel itinerary.
Phase 2: Complete seven online educational modules.
Phase 3: Complete a pre-travel briefing with the risk management agency.
Phase 4: Attend an-person meeting with OGHS staff and global health supply closet checkout.