Grenada
Program Dates: April 3-10, 2027
GLOBAL MEDICAL VISUALIZATION
This faculty-led study abroad program offers graduate medical illustration students a one-week immersive experience combining clinical observation, biomedical visualization, and environmental study at St. George鈥檚 University in Grenada.
Students engage with medical students and faculty, observe learning environments such as labs and simulation spaces, and explore clinical communication and teaching practices. Through field sketching and observational studies, participants develop a focused visual project that integrates scientific understanding, visual communication, and experiential insight.
Program Eligibility: Must be in the Medical Illustration program. No undergraduate students.
International Travel & Health Information
Important Dates
Study Abroad Fair
- 9/9/2026, 10AM-1PM
- JSAC Breezeway
Flight & Airport Navigation Workshops
- 11/6/2026; 11/13/2026
$200 Initial Program Fee, Application & 2nd Payment Deadline
- 12/3/2026
Flight Purchase Window
- 12/4/2026 - 1/14/2027
Final Payment Deadline
- 1/5/2027
SAO Orientation (mandatory)
- 2/26/2027, 10AM-12PM
Sweet Send Off
- 3/9/2027, 5PM-6PM
Program Cost
*Please note that the program fee is not final and should be used for planning purposes only.
Estimated Program Fee
- Transportation
- Lodging & Some Meals
- Mandatory Excursions
- Health Insurance
Airfare
- Purchased Individually
- Students must attend a mandatory workshop before purchasing flights
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition and fees are billed at the same rate per credit hour as on-campus classes
Not included: , some meals, optional excursions, and spending money.
Courses Offered
MILL 8200: Global Medical Visualization (1 credit)
Program Leaders: Dr. Mandy Root-Thompson and Dr. Amanda Behr
This is a spring program. Classes meet pre- and post-travel.
*Itinerary Subject to Change
03
AprilDay One
Students will travel independently from the United States to Grenada to St. George's University. Upon arrival, students will check into their accommodations and participate in a program orientation covering the week's schedule, expectations, and health and safety information.04
AprilDay Two
Students will be introduced to Grenada's cultural and environmental context while learning observational techniques used throughout the course. Activities include guided observational sketching exercises and an overview of project expectations and documentation methods.05
AprilDay Three
Students will tour St. George's University, explore medical education in an international setting, and learn how biomedical visualization supports teaching and learning. Structured observation and sketching activities will allow students to analyze visual communication in a healthcare environment.06
AprilDay Four
Students will continue observations within St. George's University while interacting with faculty and students to better understand communication challenges in medical education. Using these experiences, students will identify a communication problem and begin developing concepts for their visual communication project.07
AprilDay Five
Students will participate in a guided snorkel excursion to Grenada's Underwater Sculpture Park, using the marine environment as a setting for observational sketching and systems-thinking activities. Discussions will connect biological systems and environmental observation to effective visual communication strategies.08
AprilDay Six
Students will synthesize their observations into a final visual communication project through guided studio work and faculty feedback. Individual and group critiques will help refine concepts while encouraging thoughtful reflection on design decisions.09
AprilDay Seven
Students will complete and present their final projects, followed by group critique and discussion of their learning outcomes. In the afternoon, the group will visit Grand Etang National Park for additional environmental observation before concluding the program with a farewell group dinner.10
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