Though the RWJF does not fund international projects, it may be useful in funding or reporting on projects relevant to IH . Foundation Home page of one of the largest U.S. foundations, with a major commitment to national and international health, development, and population issues. This elective, available through the Dept. of Family Medicine at the Jefferson Medical College, Phila., PA, is open to medical students in the US and Canada, though first priority is given to Jefferson M.C. students. Applications for a placement during the Jan.-May 1999 period will be accepted up to May 1998. The web site describes the elective, prerequisites, application procedures, travel arrangements, and lists a number of readings to be covered in advance of the placement.
Linkages are available to the readings .
Tulane SPH IH programs Home page of the Dept. of International Health and Development of the Tulane Univ. This page provides multiple links and data dealing with conflict disasters, refugees, crises, epidemics, food security, natural disasters, with special reference to Africa. Home page to the united Nations Children's Fund, with pages covering publications, statistics, activities, and lots more . University of Pennsylvannia Health Programs, Office of International Health Programs Home page for various sections. University of Rochester Schools of medicine and Dentistry, International Health Home page for a wide variety of selections on IH placement opportunities, fellowships, activities, newsletter, and links with other organizations.