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.

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.

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.

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.

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.