title: Pre-departure preparation for international clinical work: a handbook.
abstract: International clinical experiences are increasingly popular among medical students, residents, fellows, and practitioners. Adequate pre-departure training is an integral part of a meaningful, productive, and safe international experience. At Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, we have developed a pre-departure handbook to assist practitioners in preparing for global health work. The handbook draws from current global health education literature, existing handbooks, and expert experiences, and includes information about logistical and cultural preparations. While a pre-departure handbook cannot serve as a substitute for a comprehensive pre-departure training program, it can be a useful introduction to the pre-departure process.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Edwardson
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.forename: Dane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Aluri
authors.forename: Antony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kironji
authors.forename: Chi Chiung Grace
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D003469:Culture; D004501:Education, Medical; D014943:Global Health; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D011996:Records; D012449:Safety; D014195:Travel; D014611:Vaccination