MAP International Medical Fellowship

The MAP International Medical Fellowship (formerly known as the MAP-Reader's Digest International Fellowship program (MAP-RDIF) encourages lifelong involvement in global health issues by providing selected medical students firsthand exposure in a Christian context to the health, social and cultural characteristics of a developing world community.

MAP International, through a grant from the founders of Reader's Digest, DeWitt and Lila Wallace, sponsors fourth year medical students by funding travel arrangements for medical students to their chosen destination. 

Eligibility

Fourth-year medical students, residents and interns are eligible. Applications should be submitted during the academic year prior to travel.

Field Experience

The field experience must be designed to provide the student exposure to community health in a Christian context. Students select a mission agency or hospital that has an outreach among the poor in a rural or urban setting. Students must spend at least eight weeks in the field (six weeks for residents and interns).

Financial Assistance

The fellowship provides 100 percent of the approved round trip airfare to one destination. In most instances, students pay room and board as well as any in-country travel expenses.

Applications

The annual deadline to submit an application is March 1. Fellowships will be awarded May 1 each year.

To obtain an application, check with the dean of your school or the Student Affairs Office. Applications are sent to all medical schools annually. You may also download the application in PDF or Microsoft Word format or contact:

Medical Fellowship Coordinator
MAP International
4700 Glynco Parkway
Brunswick, GA 31525