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Study abroad programs enhance interprofessional education and provide unique opportunities for addressing global health inequities among health professions faculty and students. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This commentary explores the experiences of a health professions faculty in a study abroad program focused on global health inequities.

March 12, 2026

Feeling Like a Rookie: A Health Professions Teacher's Experience in a Study Abroad Program Designed to Address Global Health Inequities Through Collaborative Interprofessional Experiences.

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LRLois RocksonRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Faculty reflections highlight the value of interprofessional education in addressing health inequities through study abroad experiences.

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This commentary explores the experiences of a health professions faculty in a study abroad program focused on global health inequities.
Reflective journaling by faculty members during a four-week program in Crete, Greece.
Theoretical instruction on social determinants of health and communication.
Experiential learning opportunities for students in interprofessional settings.
Identification of three main faculty roles: teacher, counselor, and colleague.
Discussion of challenges related to discrimination and racism experienced by students.
Positive experiences for both faculty and students emerged, alleviating feelings of inexperience.

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Lois Rockson (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25aca96eeacc4fcec8cf9 https://doi.org/10.21091/jah.2026.01011

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Feeling Like a Rookie: A Health Professions Teacher's Experience in a Study Abroad Program Designed to Address Global Health Inequities Through Collaborative Interprofessional Experiences.

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