Expanding the Classroom: A Global Health Immersion in Ghana

Abstract

This narrative reflects on a field-based experiential learning journey to rural Ghana, designed to deepen student understanding of global health systems, oral health disparities, and the socio-cultural determinants of health. The experience fostered 
critical reflection on healthcare access, cultural humility, and interdisciplinary collaboration through immersive engagement 
with community health workers, local leaders, and educational institutions. Anchored in the principles of experiential education, the narrative emphasizes how structured reflection and community-based learning can expand traditional public 
health pedagogy and prepare students for ethical, equity-centered practice in global contexts.