Global Partnerships
The UNC Department of Health Sciences is committed to health and wellbeing, focusing on North Carolina and extending globally.
We value the learning and scholarship that arise from international engagement, and seek opportunities to build a global mindset for faculty and students. We work through international partnerships built upon mutuality, cultural humility, and sustainability.
Global Activities
Department of Health Sciences faculty and students have collaborated with individuals and groups in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Equador, France, Germany, Guatamala, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malawi, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Peru, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom.
Click and zoom in on the map to see some of the institutions and organizations we’ve recently worked with:
Policies for International Travel and Collaboration
UNC is a leading global public research university, with a commitment to a global mindset for students and faculty.
UNC Global has robust programs across the University for international engagement in research, teaching and service. Barbara Stephenson, UNC Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Chief Global Officer, hosts monthly meetings to exchange information about global policy and initiatives. DHS Director for Global Partnerships represents the Department on the UNC Global Leadership Advisory Group.
UNC Travel Policies, Procedures, and Forms (Approval required for all University-related travel)
International Student and Scholar Services
The ISSS Portal provides a variety of online services for international students and scholars at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Global Partnerships Committee
The Department of Health Sciences Global Partnerships Committee supports the UNC School of Medicine Forward Together Strategic Goals related to global education and research partnerships.
Chris Ingersoll (Department Chair)
Lisa Domby (Director of Global Partnerships)
John Grose (Associate Chair for Research)
Division Representatives
Tara Moon (Division of Clinical Laboratory Science)
Terra Rose (Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling)
Ryan Lavalley (Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy)
Jennifer Cooke (Division of Physical Therapy)
Katie Hanlon (Division of Physician Assistant Studies)
Randy Gay (Division of Radiologic Science)
Administrative Representatives
Philip Hopkins (Office of Student Services)
Amy McLemore (Communications)
Dani Shirey (Executive Assistant to the Chair)
Get Involved
If you are a faculty member or student who is interested in exploring global partnerships in education and research, please contact Lisa Domby.