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UAB International Education, in partnership with UAB International Medical Education, is the international community’s gateway to learn from distinguished faculty who rank amongst the US’s most innovative contributors to the world's ground-breaking developments in medicine, science, and technology.

Mission

“Our mission is to create and foster global partnerships with the aim of developing innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary educational programs and establish UAB as a leader in the training of international visiting scholars, faculty, clinicians, researchers, technicians, and students.”

Our Goal

Transform international professionals, scholars and students into global leaders in health, science and research to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Birmingham community and around the world.

International Visiting Scholars

International Visiting Scholars

UAB welcomes international observers/ shadowers, graduate students, teachers, speakers, and scholars who wish to come to our premier facilities to participate in various non-credit or degree earning activities and train with/under our world-renown physicians, scientists, researchers and educators. These activities are encouraged and strengthen the research and teaching mission and the spirit of collaboration of all our academic schools.

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International Visiting Collaborators

International Visiting Collaborators

UAB values collaboration with international institutions, organizations and individuals – researchers, educators, and industry experts. These education and research partnerships help mutually widen perspectives, stimulate innovation and support the university’s mission to effectuate the global need for discovery, knowledge dissemination, education, creativity and the application of groundbreaking solutions.

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International U.S. Culture & Medical Education Summer Program

International U.S. Culture & Medical Education Summer Program

The U.S. Culture & Medical Education Summer Program provides students with an enhanced United States educational experience, medical diagnostic knowledge and an understanding of the US medical system, while improving proficiency in English.

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International Visiting Medical Student Program

International Visiting Medical Student Program

Develop history taking, physical examination diagnostic and treatment skills through 4 weeks of clinical medical training in the UAB International Visiting Medical Student Program. The course fee includes a fully furnished single bedroom with a private bathroom for each student.

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International Observership

International Observership

Experience collaborative learning and exceptional mentoring from top faculty, attendees, chief residents, and researchers. Gain insight into the delivery of American Medicine and education as practiced at UAB Hospitals, clinics, and labs and taught in top ranked undergraduate and graduate schools.

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Contact Us

International Education
L108C Volker Hall,
1670 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35233

Phone: (205) 934-6666
Fax: (205) 975-5297
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