Center for International Studies

MCPHS: A Global University

Healthcare is global. So are we. Every year, we welcome more than 900 international students from 60+ countries who travel to MCPHS to study. And every year, we send students off-campus to participate in hands-on healthcare experiences around the world. MCPHS faculty have forged collaborative relationships and research partnerships with healthcare professionals and institutions in every corner of the globe. Those networks give MCPHS students the opportunity to participate in life-changing service learning trips, student exchanges, and clinical rotations in vibrant cities and remote villages from London to Agadir, Morocco. The Center for International Studies (CIS) is a hub for these activities and hosts events and global speakers to promote cross-cultural learning and understanding.

The World Needs MCPHS Now

MCPHS students, faculty, and alumni put their skills and knowledge to work wherever in the world they are needed. MCPHS supports them all with a robust set of resources.

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International students

Approximately 15 percent of the MCPHS student body is of international origin, and we are committed to giving them maximum support on their transition to the United States, including assistance with immigration logistics. Most important, we help them become integral members of this friendly, collaborative community of people who share their dedication to creating a healthier planet.

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Global experiences

Our international collaborations with worldwide healthcare providers, educational institutions, and Fortune 100 companies provide MCPHS students with one-of-a-kind learning opportunities. These experiences give them distinctive knowledge and skills and a competitive edge across the healthcare universe.

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MCPHS student performing an ultrasound on a patient in Bolivia

Research and clinical rotations abroad

Students enrolled in some programs can satisfy their curriculum requirements—and enhance their résumés—by taking part in immersive five- or six-week clinical rotations and clerkships in cities like Cape Town, Beijing, Lima, London, and Seoul.

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Faculty partnerships and research collaborations

Many MCPHS faculty have global backgrounds, which have enriched our extensive international connections. And an increasing number of MCPHS professors are conducting important research with partners at institutions around the world.

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In Their Own Words

Hieu Tran

| Medical and Molecular Biology

The medical and molecular biology major from Vietnam is conducting research on therapeutic techniques for autism and schizophrenia.

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A group of MCPHS students and mentors on a service learning trip to Morocco

Brittny Hamilton & Ariel Vernadakis

| Morocco Winter Trip

“After settling in Agadir for 2 days, we embarked on our journey to the mountains making our first stop in Tiznit village… We began setting up supplies for the big rural health clinic the following day where hundreds of people lined up to see various doctors… Moroccan patients we saw had conditions of high blood pressure, cataracts, poor oral health, and urology issues, which was very eye opening for our group. We also saw many smiles… which melted our hearts knowing that we were touching lives!”

MCPHS Minute: Center for International Studies

The Center for International Studies at MCPHS serves as a vibrant hub for cross-cultural learning. CIS hosts events, welcomes global speakers, and fosters an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated and shared.

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Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence

In 1949, MCPHS had 3 international students. Today, we have 979. It's all collected in the Open Doors Report, released each fall during International Education Week. The tool is used by state, federal, and international agencies to create international education policy, regulations, etc. We are proud to be one of the original institutions to participate in this landmark survey.

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