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The University of Ottawa’s Global Health Journal highlights the depth and diversity of student engagement in global health, offering a platform for learners in the Faculty of Medicine to share their scholarly and creative work.

Clémence Metonnou, a nutritionist and public health researcher recognized for her strong commitment to improving health outcomes, has become the first woman from Benin to receive the prestigious BCDI 2030 scholarship. Implemented by a consortium led by Colleges and Institutes Canada and Universities Canada, and funded by Global Affairs Canada, the program aims to strengthen researchers’ profession...

The International and Global Health Office (IGHO) offers a variety of student mobility options in France, Benin, China, and more. Discover how Marie-Yvette's international medical mobility experience enriched her educational journey below.

Through the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) program, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine supported another Beninese physician in completing intensive short-term training focused on medical education, clinical leadership, and health research.

Our first BCDI 2030 scholar is arriving this fall, with a mission to gain advanced skills in pedagogy and return home ready to strengthen health training programs and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals.

As part of her Master’s internship in Public Health at the University of Ottawa, Tomedi Sarah Nkouta Sen shares her impactful experience in Benin, from inspiring encounters to intercultural learning and deep reflections on health equity.

The International and Global Health Office (IGHO) is proud to mark the 10th anniversary of the SJTUSM–uOttawa Summer School, a landmark initiative between Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTUSM) and the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine.

The “Combler les écarts pour la relève en santé (CEReSA)” project aims to strengthen health capacities in Benin through master’s scholarships, short-term training, and institutional capacity development. This strategic partnership between the University of Ottawa, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSS) of the Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC), and the Institut Régional de Santé Publique (IRSP) promis...

VR learning touted as a “new high” in knowledge sharing as uOttawa continues goal of improving medical care internationally.

The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine has earned an improved grade of B—up from a C+—in the 2024–2025 Planetary Health Report Card, reflecting significant progress in integrating planetary health into medical education and research.