What Do I Really Need to Know About Student Health?

Thursday, March 20, 2025

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM US EST

Location: Grand Ballroom, Lower Concourse level

Session Leader(s)

Matthew Rader

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
IES Abroad
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Presenter(s)

Rebecca Hurst (she/her/hers)

Psychologist
IES Abroad
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Lezlie J. Painovich (she/her/hers)

College Health Physician / Director of Training
University Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Most international education offices require students to complete a medical form before student departure. What do international education offices do with information collected? What health information is essential for student success abroad? What ethical considerations must be considered in managing student health information? This session will provide practical mental and physical health information to practitioners desiring to make a positive impact for student health and safety abroad.

Learning Objectives:

This session will provide participants with a broad overview of how student medical information is being used in education abroad for student success.
This session will provide mental and physical health recommendations for assisting students with health concerns going abroad.
This session will provide best practice in advising students on health-related matters.