Education for Physicians

Allegheny International Services collaborates with internationally based providers of health care to cultivate relationships that support educational enrichment in areas of shared interest. Allegheny General has an established physician exchange program whose participants come from countries all over the world to take part in educational and research training programs.

In support of its continuing commitment to health education, Allegheny General is one of several clinical campuses of Drexel University College of Medicine. First, second and third year medical students complete required clerkships at Allegheny General in all clinical disciplines, and fourth-year students undertake subinternships and senior electives at the Allegheny Campus. Internationally trained physicians are invited and welcome to participate in all continuing medical education activities in the various specialty areas.

Visiting international physicians who participate in special education and research programs, as well as formal residencies and fellowships, are eligible for membership in the International Medical Faculty of Allegheny General. An affiliation status with Allegheny General begins upon the return to their home country after the completion of a program sponsored by Allegheny General. The Continuing Medical Education Department of Allegheny General provides the international faculty with notices of conferences and seminars for physicians, nurses and other health-care providers.

The Continuing Medical Education Department is dedicated to providing quality ongoing medical education opportunities. It organizes a variety of health-care conferences and invites interested international health-care professionals to attend.

If you would like additional information about Allegheny General sponsored conferences, please direct your call to our Continuing Medical Education Department at (412) 359-4952.

For all other inquiries about international educational opportunities available through Allegheny General, please call International Services at (412) 359-5269 or contact us by e-mail at aghint@wpahs.org.