International Elective and Global Health  

 

While attending master's classes, Global Health Internal Medicine Residents will continue to engage in weekly continuity clinics in order to meet requirements for board certification in Internal Medicine. Following the master's level course work, residents will complete their Global Health master's thesis and practicum while engaging in mentored clinical and research activities at their global health training site. Internal Medicine Residents who have successfully completed PGY1 are eligible to apply, with the approval of their Program Director. In addition to a biweekly journal club, there will be ample opportunity to access special events and lectures throughout the training program

Global Partners:

 

Site options for field training continually evolve as Duke’s Global Health Faculty continues to nurture partnerships abroad. Please refer to the Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health’s website at www.dukeglobalhealth.org for current GHRF Pathway training sites.  

 

 

Applications:

 

Duke candidates must contact their Program Director to verify eligibility. Preference will be given to individuals who have already demonstrated a commitment to address health disparities and who intend to pursue an academic career in global health. For more information including application instructions, visit the Global Health Residency/Fellowship Pathway online.  

 

 

Global Health Elective Rotations

 

The Department of Medicine in partnership with the Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health provide 2 to 3 month Global Health Elective Rotations for third year residents in Internal Medicine on a competitive basis.

 

Duke has a long history of cultivating international elective rotations that provide valuable and unique experiences for our residents. In addition to choosing from a wide selection of available locations, residents will conduct research and/or provide clinical care to patients abroad. In limited locations, only visual observation is permitted, however, many opportunities are available for residents to expand their teaching and lecturing skills. To learn more about the value of a global health rotation, view our orientation presentation.  

 

 

Application Process:

 

Residents from the Departments of Medicine (PGY 2) may apply for rotations that will begin during the next academic year in either July or March. Application deadline is September 24, 2011.   Preference will be given to individuals who have already demonstrated a commitment to global health issues, specifically within the developing world. Placements are competitive and contingent upon the qualifications of the applicant and availability. For more information on how to apply visit the Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health website.