August 2026

Healthcare Innovation in the United States

LIBA 399

Spend 5 days in a major hub for medical advancements in the United States exploring sources of innovation.

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6 days travel at
$1,400 plus tuition

LIBA 399
3 Credit Hours

Instructed by
Dr. Andrew Bilbo

Priority Deadline
March 6, 2026

Travel Overview

Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities. 

You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.

What You'll Learn

  • Recent advancements in medicine.
  • History of innovation in American Medicine.
  • The future of medical innovation in the United States.
  • The ways medical innovation comes about.

What You'll Do

Students will:

All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.

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Meet Your Instructor

All Study USA courses are designed and led by Ole Miss faculty. Your instructor(s) will be your first point of contact during your travels and lead you through all the class experiences. 

Dr. Andrew Bilbo

Dr. Andrew Bilbo

Director of the Health Professions Advising Office
bilbo@olemiss.edu

Dr. Bilbo has a Ph.D. in political science and specializes in local election administration within the field. The last few years he has worked in the Health Professions Advising Office where he has assisted students in gaining admission into professional schools. Dr. Bilbo's interests include the future of healthcare and the advancement of medical technology.

"This is a great opportunity for students who want to gain exposure to medical innovation in the United States. Why read about advancements in medical technology when you can go see it for yourself!"

– Dr. Bilbo

Program Details

No Pre-Requisites.

Open to students in all majors.

Designed for students interested in healthcare. May interest students in allied health studies, biology, and chemistry.

Prior to Departure

Virtual meetings: July 27, 29, and 31, 2026

Meet with your Ole Miss instructor and fellow classmates virtually for an introduction to class topics, discussions, and a travel orientation.

During Travel

Travel: August 2-7, 2026

  • Students make their own travel arrangements to and from the destination.
  • Study USA will arrange all necessary ground transportation during your travel dates, starting from your arrival.
  • Study USA also books and provides double-occupancy rooms.
  • Your instructor will provide exact meeting dates and location during orientation.
  • Students may have their airfare billed to their bursar account. You’ll receive details upon course enrollment.

At Program End

This course will include a final paper which will task students with synthesizing the information covered. Students will identify and discuss the challenges that face healthcare innovation in the United States as well as what makes innovation successful. Students should also discuss the future of healthcare innovation in the United States as well as how what they have learned in this course.

Cost of Program

$1,400
Plus Tuition

What’s Included

  • Local transportation during course
  • Lodging/Accommodation during travel
  • Select group meals
  • Group tours listed on the itinerary

What’s Not Included

  • Tuition
  • Airfare to and from destination
  • Most meals at travel site
  • Personal spending money