Through this study abroad experience, students will be integrated into an international, cross-cultural experience in the areas of medicine and health care. The WMed-UMinho program will provide students with a collaborative, in-person, learning experience with Portuguese medical students. Students will have 5-6 hours of classroom instruction per week plus 20 additional hours of other medical training (labs, research labs, ambulatory or hospital clinics, hospital service, migrant and immigrant healthcare, screening clinics). Students will also participate in a weekly seminar focusing on EU healthcare systems and health management and leadership as well as cultural programming. All learning experiences will be in English. Students elect to participate in this opportunity.

Program estimated cost:
$2,200 (includes lodging, transit pass, cultural activities; airfare and meals not included).
Accepted students are eligible to apply for up to $1000 in International Travel Scholarship from the Office of Financial Aid.

Program Eligibility:
Full-time WMed Class of 2027 student in good standing.
Application deadline: January 15, 2026