An article in the Boston Globe on Jan. 10 discussed the increasing number of U.S. medical residency programs that are offering international experiences. The American Medical Association Journal of Ethics reports that the percentage of graduating medical students participating in global health electives has risen from 6 to 30 percent in the past 25 years. The American Academy of Family Physicians lists almost 80 international programs for residents, some with rotations in several countries.

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