Washington, D.C. & Baltimore, MD
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Spend 4 Days immersed in the medical history of Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
4 days travel at
$1,250 plus tuition
LIBA 399
3 Credit Hours
Instructed by
Dr. Sovent Taylor
Apply by
March 7, 2025
Travel Overview
Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities.
You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.
What You'll Learn
- Gain an introduction to healthcare experiences of minorities in the U.S. through direct exposure to their historical contributions to the field.
- Develop a deeper cultural awareness in healthcare.
- Gain first-hand experience with community engagement by observing healthcare professionals in various settings, including shadowing and/or volunteering in hospitals, clinics, or with other healthcare providers.
- Explore diverse perspectives and experiences in healthcare. With critical reflection, this course will encourage you to think more deeply about healthcare and the significant contributions made by minorities in the U.S.
What You'll Do
- Visit Johns Hopkins University, one of the leading medical institutions in the world.
- Explore Howard University, a historically Black university founded in the 1800s.
- Tour the iconic White House.
- Experience the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Learn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Walk the historic grounds of the prestigious Georgetown University.
All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.
Meet Your Instructor
All Study USA courses are designed and led by Ole Miss faculty. Your instructor(s) will be your first point of contact during your travels and lead you through all the class experiences.
Dr. Sovent Taylor
Director of Health Professions Advising Office
sovent@olemiss.edu
Minority contributions in America have often been overlooked. This course gives me a chance to teach students that the history of minorities in this country is American history as well and should be treated as such, not as a fringe subject matter.
I have taught Study USA before, and it was fantastic. Through an academic travel course, students had the chance to bond and enjoy a variety of experiences.
“This is a unique opportunity because it allows students to see what they learn in action. What they learn in this class will not be something they have to imagine; they will actually get to see it. I believe it will have a much bigger impact!”
– Sovent Taylor
From the Field
Museum image credits: Alan Karchmer via the National Museum of African American History and Culture & the Smithsonian Institution