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A faculty-directed education abroad program is a University of Kentucky course designed and led by UK faculty or staff abroad. 

  • Guidance from UK Faculty on-site
  • Participate with UK Peers
  • Short term programs: Winter, Summer, Embedded Fall/Spring Semester
  • Earn UK credit that counts towards your UK GPA 

UK EA also offers multiple programs through our partner, exchange and direct programs that offer a variety of locations and credit offerings. Faculty-directed programs are just one program type you can choose from.  

To see our Partner and Exchange programs, return to the College of Health Sciences page and click the Explore Programs by Major dropdown or visit our full program search. 

 

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Faculty-Directed: Cultural Humility and Healthcare in Germany

Faculty & Location 

  • Dr. Brendan O'Farrell
  • Berlin, Germany, Europe

Academic Credit 

  • Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information

Program Highlights

  • Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information

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Faculty-Directed: Health and Healthcare in Dublin

Faculty & Location 

  • Dr. Sarah Kercsmar and Dr. Christy Brady
  • Dublin, Ireland, Europe

Academic Credit 

  • CLM 324: Social Determinants of Health Abroad

Program Highlights

  • Discover different healthcare systems, social support for good health, and the local lifestyle.
  • Expand your understanding through local guest speakers, site visits, and cultural experiences. 

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Faculty-Directed: Embedded: Therapy Abroad in Belize

Faculty & Location 

  • Aimee Sayre and Wafa Suleiman
  • San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

Academic Credit 

  • CSD 588: Variable Topics in Communication Disorders: Therapy Abroad in Belize

Program Highlights

  • Gain hands-on learning experience that's hard to duplicate in the classroom: professional observation hours, one-on-one time with OTs, PTs, SLPs, behavioral therapists and other professionals
  • Connect with the local healthcare and school systems to explore public health issues and perspectives of care and support. 
  • Gain a better understanding of global social change and intercultural communication that will impact your future career.

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