Hi Alexandra, my apologies for just now getting back to you. I am still figuring out this website and was unable to find my post until now. Thank you for your kind words and I wish you the best in seeking a PA program. It is hard finding a program that emphasizes global health, but in the past few months I’ve found that Emory has the greatest international clinical rotation opportunities. Many seem to only have one or two options for their students. Similarly, my university UWM only offers Belize as an option for clinical rotation experience. However, they have been flexible with me and are allowing me to find an international site that matches my career goals and will be willing to formalize it if the site meets all requirements. Despite this, I am having a hard time getting responses or finding formal partnerships already established with former PAs. I believe, finding a PA program for yourself is best and you can discuss tailoring your time as a student to learn about global health. Being in a MPH/MPAS program, my MPH year has allowed me more elective courses that I’ve decided to take that focus on global health. Additionally, UWM has a global health certificate program that I am currently completing too so perhaps look for PA programs that offer that as well.
I wish you all the best and keep in contact! I too wish to move to California when I graduate! Wisconsin winter is even worse than Chicago! Haha!