Table 1.

Prior experience categorization, criteria and numbers of students at admission

Category of Prior Experience	Criteria	Number of Students (Admission Years 2006-2009)
High	Worked or volunteered in another country for more than 6 months + had degree in international development + understands social determinants of health well	22 (including 2 withdrawals)
Medium High	Worked or volunteered in another country for 3 weeks to 6 months + >2 courses in international health + can describe factors beyond treatment that affect health	13 (including 1 withdrawal)
Medium	Worked or volunteered in another country for 3 weeks to 6 months + 1-2 courses in international health	19 (including 2 in process)
Low	Travelled to other countries and worked for an International NGO in Canada + 1 undergrad course in international health	8
Very Low	No experience overseas, no international health courses	5 (including 2 in process)
Data missing so unable to classify prior experience		16 (including 3 withdrawals and 1 in process)
TOTAL		83

(Data for table drawn from admission reviewer ratings – required to determine admissibility into Global Health Concentration)