International Health Project Annual Dinner

MSU's International Health Project held its Annual International Dinner on Monday, November 15 in Fee Hall. The dinner was organized by students from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Human Medicine. Dozens of dishes featuring recipes from around the world were available to sample, and all the food was prepared by medical students and their families. In addition to the good eating, guests were treated to entertainment recognizing the diversity of the student body. Performers demonstrated dances from India, Ireland, Latin America, and the Middle East. There was also an a cappella performance by Sympathetic Tones, a singing group comprising students from COM, CHM and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The dinner raises funds to sponsor foreign medical students, and celebrates the diversity of the student body. The International Health Project (IHP) is part of the International Federation of Medical Students. Each year MSUCOM students travel to different countries around the globe for a international medical experience. In return, MSUCOM hosts an equal number of foreign medical students who wish to visit the United States. It costs IHP around $1,200 to support each student who visits.