About Us

Holding a globe in hands

The role of the Internationalization Office is to oversee, facilitate, coordinate and promote the international activities and initiatives for the School by cultivating partnerships with individuals and organizations in other countries that enhance our education, research, and collaborations in health.

The main objectives of the Office are to:

  • Coordinate and facilitate the School’s international activities
  • Develop, recommend and advise on the School's internationalization policies and strategic direction
  • Maintain an inventory of international activities within the School
  • Support efforts to internationalize the School
  • Oversee the international agreement development & management process
  • Plan and organize inbound and outbound delegations and assist in welcoming international visitors to the School
  • Communicate relevant information related to internationalization across the School
  • Oversee the International Risk Management plan for the School
  • Provide support and referral for immigration matters
  • Represent the School on university-wide initiatives related to internationalization (i.e. Western International, Africa Institute)