Injury and illness on global health electives

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mackenzie Schimpf ◽  
Kayla Donnawell ◽  
Cindy C Bitter
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Global Health Electives

scholarly journals Support infrastructure available to Canadian residents completing post-graduate global health electives: current state and future directions

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e41-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lojan Sivakumaran ◽  
Tasha Ayinde ◽  
Fadi Hamadini ◽  
Sarkis Meterissian ◽  
Tarek Razek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Infrastructure Management ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Medical Trainees ◽  
Current State ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Global Health Electives

Background: Global health electives offer medical trainees the opportunity to broaden their clinical horizons. Canadian universities have been encouraged by regulatory bodies to offer institutional support to medical students going abroad; however, the extent to which such support is available to residents has not been extensively studied.Methods: We conducted a survey study of Canadian universities examining the institutional support available to post-graduate medical trainees before, during, and after global health electives.Results: Responses were received from 8 of 17 (47%) Canadian institutions. Results show that trainees are being sent to diverse locations around the world with more support than recommended by post-graduate regulatory bodies. However, we found that the content of the support infrastructure varies amongst universities and that certain components—pre-departure training, best practices, risk management, and post-return debriefing—could be more thoroughly addressed.Conclusion: Canadian universities are encouraged to continue to send their trainees on global health electives. To address the gaps in infrastructure reported in this study, the authors suggest the development of comprehensive standardized guidelines by post-graduate regulatory/advocacy bodies to better ensure patient and participant safety. We also encourage the centralization of infrastructure management to the universities’ global health departments to aid in resource management.  

Pre-Departure Training for Global Health Electives at US Medical Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor Goller ◽  
Alexandra Miller ◽  
Molly Moore ◽  
Anne Dougherty
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Global Health Electives

Using Reflective Writing to Explore Resident Resilience during Global Health Electives

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy R. L. Rule ◽  
Stephen Warrick ◽  
David W. Rule ◽  
Sabrina M. Butteris ◽  
Sarah A. Webber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Personal Safety ◽  
Student Resilience ◽  
Personal Resilience ◽  
Resident Resilience ◽  
Global Health Electives

Pediatric residents participating in global health electives (GHEs) report an improved knowledge of medicine and health disparities. However, GHEs may pose challenges that include cost, personal safety, or individual mental health issues. The objective of this study was to describe the use of guided reflections to understand resident resilience during GHEs. Forty-five residents enrolled in two pediatric training programs were asked to respond in writing to weekly prompts during a GHE and to complete a post-trip essay. Analysis of the reflections and essays, including an inductive thematic analysis, was completed. Two coders performed a second analysis to support classification of themes within the Flinders Student Resilience (FSR) framework. Four themes emerged from the initial analysis: 1) benefits, 2) stresses and challenges, 3) career development, and 4) high-value care. Analysis using the FSR framework revealed the following themes: acknowledgment of personal limitations, importance of relationships in coping throughout the GHE, and discernment of career focus. Reflective writing provided insight into how residents mitigate GHE challenges and develop resilience. Despite statements of initial distress, residents focused on their personal benefits and growth during the GHE. The FSR framework revealed the residents’ robust self-awareness of limitations and that strong relationships on the ground and at home were associated with perceived benefits and growth. Programs should consider helping residents to identify healthy coping practices that can promote personal resilience during GHEs as part of pre-departure preparation and debriefing, as well as providing for supportive communities during the GHE.

scholarly journals A centralized structure for approving, tracking, and monitoring global health electives at a large academic institution

2016 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
G.A. Jacquet ◽  
J.I. Schneider ◽  
M. Rybarczyk ◽  
J. Hudspeth ◽  
C. Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Academic Institution ◽  
Global Health Electives

scholarly journals Students with global experiences during medical school are more likely to work in settings that focus on the underserved: an observational study from a public U.S. institution

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shay E. Slifko ◽  
Nadja A. Vielot ◽  
Sylvia Becker-Dreps ◽  
Donald E. Pathman ◽  
Justin G. Myers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Experiences ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Global Health Electives ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Background Global health interest has grown among medical students over the past 20 years, and most medical schools offer global health opportunities. Studies suggest that completing global health electives during medical school may increase the likelihood of working with underserved populations in a clinical or research capacity. This study aimed to assess the association of global electives in medical school on subsequently working in global health and with underserved populations in the United States (U.S.), additionally considering students’ interests and experiences prior to medical school. We also examined whether respondents perceived benefits gained from global electives. Methods We surveyed medical school graduates (classes of 2011-2015) from a large public medical school in the U.S. to describe current practice settings and previous global health experience. We evaluated work, volunteer, and educational experiences preceding medical school, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity using American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) data. We assessed the association between students’ backgrounds, completing global health electives in medical school and current work in global health or with underserved populations in the U.S. Results In the 5 to 8 years post-graduation, 78% of 161 respondents reported work, research, or teaching with a focus on global or underserved U.S. populations. Completing a global health elective during medical school (p = 0.0002) or during residency (p = 0.06) were positively associated with currently working with underserved populations in the U.S. and pre-medical school experiences were marginally associated (p = 0.1). Adjusting for pre-medical school experiences, completing a global health elective during medical school was associated with a 22% greater prevalence of working with an underserved population. Perceived benefits from global electives included improved cultural awareness, language skills, public health and research skills, and ability to practice in technology-limited settings. Conclusion Medical school graduates who participated in global electives as students were more likely than their peers to pursue careers with underserved populations, independent of experiences prior to medical school. We hypothesize that by offering global health experiences, medical schools can enhance the interests and skills of graduates that will make them more likely and better prepared to work with underserved populations in the U.S. and abroad.

scholarly journals A Centralized Structure and Process to Approve and Monitor GME Global Health Electives at a Large Academic Institution

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabrielle A. Jacquet ◽  
Jeffrey I. Schneider ◽  
James Hudspeth ◽  
Megan M. Rybarczyk ◽  
Richard A. Sugarman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Academic Institution ◽  
Global Health Electives

Reducing risk and enhancing education: U.S. medical students on global health electives

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 1319-1321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J.A. Reid ◽  
Nancy Biller ◽  
Sarah M. Lyon ◽  
John P. Reilly ◽  
Jessica Merlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Global Health Electives
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