(Q): What are the program dates for the June 2026 International Intensive?

(A): June 18-June 29, 2026 with travel days from LAX to Tokyo on June 18 and return flights on June 29.

(Q): Is this program open to current Scholars, alumni, or community members?

(A): Intensives are open to all current Scholars and COPE Health Solutions, COPE Health Scholars and Clinical Care Extender alumni as well as any practicing and aspiring healthcare professionals.

(Q): What are the eligibility requirements in order to participate in the program?

(A): Scholars must be 18 years of age by the departure date, or have an approved waiver from COPE Health Solutions, and demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.5 by uploading a copy of their unofficial transcript, showcasing the most recent term completed.

Once admitted, Scholars must sign a liability waiver, code of conduct, and complete pre-departure course activities including readings, pre-recorded lectures and corresponding quizzes.

(Q): When are the application deadlines for the June 2026 cohort?

(A):

• Round 1 Application Deadline: October 1, 2025
• Round 2* Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
• Round 3* Application Deadline: January 3, 2026

*Pending available spots

(Q): What is included in the program tuition?

(A): Your tuition helps ensure a meaningful, smooth, and well-supported international experience. It includes:

• Travel – Roundtrip airfare from LAX.
• Hotel Accommodations – Single or double occupancy at Hotel Monterery Hanzomon.
• Meals – Ten (10) daily breakfasts, seven (7) lunches during designated class days and site visits, one (1) cohort group dinner.
• Academic instruction – Lectures, seminars, and faculty-led discussions held at Josai International University, Tokyo Kioicho Campus. Many of the faculty have appointments at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health or Josai International University, all of the US faculty are active physicians and/or healthcare executives.
• Experiential learning – Lectures, guided site visits and hospital tours at Kameda General Hospital and Koyama Memorial Hospital including emergency departments, long term care, rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization laboratories and other areas.
• Cultural and group activities – Organized experiences to help you connect with the local culture and community including visit to Kashima Shrine, Hato Bus full day tour throughout Tokyo, and optional activities to visit museums, entertainment venues, and explore greater Tokyo scenery.
• Course materials – Handouts, readings, and any program-related resources.
• Certificates of completion – Formal acknowledgement of your participation, issued by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
• Program coordination & support – CHS staff on-site to help with logistics, cultural orientation, and academic guidance.
• Local transportation for program activities – buses for official site visits and group excursions; program issued Suica card for metro transportation.

(Q): What is the application fee for the International Health Scholar Intensive?

(A): The application fee is $65 and helps cover the cost of reviewing applications, supporting Scholars with advising, and coordinating with our international partners. It also ensures that applicants are committed, so program spots remain available and prioritized for students who truly want to participate.

(Q): What is the program tuition? 

(A): Program Tuition for the June 2026 Cohort Starts at:

• $9,349 for single occupancy tuition ($8,349 should Scholars opt to book their own flights)
• $8,649 for double occupancy tuition ($7,649 should Scholars opt to book their own flights)

Note that tuition will increase $100 after the first application deadline on October 1, again after the second application deadline on November 15, and after the third round of application deadlines on January 3.

(Q): What are the payment options?

(A): Scholars may choose to pay the deposit and tuition in full at the time of enrollment, choose a monthly payment option, or choose to finance through Klarna.

Scholars who apply before October 1 will have the option to pay tuition over 6 monthly payments; Scholars who apply by November 15 will have the option to pay tuition over 4 monthly payments; Scholars who apply by January 3 will have the option to pay tuition over 3 monthly payments.