UCC Global Health Initiative

Summer Opportunities

Global Health “Global health, in general, implies consideration of the health needs of

the people of the whole planet above the concerns of particular nations.”-WHO

“Global health looks to foster social development to achieve optimal health by highlighting the socioeconomic, environmental and cultural factors of the causes of different diseases that transcend national borders, class, race, ethnicity and cultural divisions.”

-CFHI “Global health is an area for study, research, and practice that places a

priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global health emphasises transnational health issues, deter- minants, and solutions; involves many disciplines within and beyond the health sciences and promotes inter- disciplinary collaboration; and is a synthesis of population- based prevention with individual-level clinical care.”

-The Lancet

•Rolling applications which are accepted year round•It is recommended that students apply at least 3 months prior to desired date.

•Each program begins the first Saturday of each month, and last for 4 weeks. (June 2 or June 30)

•Programs in: Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, India, and South Africa

• More than 20 sites• Available for students of all levels interested in Global

Health and older than 20 years of age• Broad area of interest addressed• A limited amount of scholarships are awarded to help cover

part of the costs.• Costs range from $ 2,345 -$2,575 + airfare

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Global health education programs Doing More With Less- Healthcare in

Remote Southern Bolivia Infectious Disease Eradication in

Amazonian and Highland Ecuador Implementing Universal Healthcare from

the Highlands to the Coast of Ecuador Reproductive Health in Quito, Ecuador Amazon Community and Indigenous

Health, Ecuador Confronting Tropical Disease Challenges

in Mumbai, India Maternal and Child Health in Pune, India Rural/Urban Himalayan Rotation, India Sight for All- Ophthalmology Rotation in

New Delhi, India Community health initiatives Professional development programs

Student Training ProgramsDr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases

Fellowship Program

Eight week, professional development program for racial and ethnic minority graduate students with an interest in Public Health research and/or intervention at the CDC

The fellowship's rigorous program engages fellows in an emerging infectious disease.

Students gain research experience in infectious diseases research areas such as antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, animal related diseases, hospital related infectious issues, etc. Date: 8 weeks June-July Location: CDC headquarters in Atlanta Stipend: $4,000, housing and airfare provided Application deadline: February 2012

Additional information: http://www.minorityhealth.org/p-student-drjames.php

Program areas: Family and Community

Health General Management and

the Office of the Director General

Global Polio Eradication initiative

Health Action in Crisis Health Security and

Environment Health Systems and

Services HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and

Neglected Tropical Diseases Information, Evidence and

Research Noncommunicable Diseases

and Mental Health

Dates: 6 – 12 week programs during the months of May – October

Location: WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

Application period: December 1 – January 31

Internships are not paid. Travel costs, arrangements and living accommodations are the responsibility of the intern.

Additional information: http://www.who.int/employment/internship/interns/en/index1.html

Internships

USAID Global Health Fellows

program USAID is a federal government agency that supports long-term and equitable

economic growth and advances US foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth; agriculture and trade; global health; and democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.

Fellows will have the opportunity to gain practical experience by working closely with global health professionals on vital projects that impact lives in the developing world.

Positions in Washington D.C. are in: Office of the Assistant Administrator Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition Office of HIV/AIDS Office of Population and Reproductive Health

Positions in Kampala, Uganda are related to HIV/AIDS in: Mengo Hospital The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) The Meeting Point

USAID Global Health Fellows

program Time period: Summer internship Location: Washington DC or

Kampla,Uganda Application deadline: February Additional information:

http://www.ghfp.net/content.fsp?id=40680 or http://www.usaid.gov/careers/studentprograms.html

http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/

This is a practical hands-on experience, under supervision focused on the integration of knowledge acquired by the students in various sections of their learning process such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, community health, pharmacology, general and systemic pathology, hematology, immunology and clinical Chemistry.

Students will be placed in different hospitals under the guidance of two separate mentors and will rotate through different medical specialties such as pediatrics and OB-GYN, the student may also be allowed to observe and assist in various general and orthopedic surgeries, under supervision. Dates: June 4-30 or July 2-28 Location: Kenya, Tanzania or Malawi Costs: $1,950 (food and accomodation included) + airfare

Additional information: http://www.electiveafrica.com/programs/junior_medical_students

Elective Africa

Volunteer medical missions trips Location: Costa Rica, El Salvador, India, Peru, Nicaragua, Uganda,

Philadelphia (Global Headquarters) Dates: Programs run year long Application deadline: Not specified but it is recommended to apply

at least 2 months in advance, (more for popular dates such as summer)

Cost: A donation is required from each volunteer, varies according to destination + airfare

Additional information: http://www.fimrc.org/get-involved/volunteer-program.html

Summer International Health fellowship in El Salvador June 3 – 30 or July 1- 28 Additional information: http://fimrc.org/get-involved/sihf-el-salvador-

summer-intl-health-fellowship.html

1-3 month long internships in which students learn about pediatric medicine and public health first-hand by working alongside American and Honduran doctors, residents, medical students, nurses and other health care workers.

Students must be proficient in conversational Spanish, be resourceful and take initiative while demonstrating respect for other cultures and sensitivity to local cultural values. Approximate dates: May 30 – July 1, June 29 – July 30 Location: Roatan, Honduras Costs: Approximately $1500 - $2000 Application deadline: Rolling application, March

Additional information: http://www.roatanclinic.org/heal/program/applications.html

INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE IN GUATEMALA

Various Global Health education programs that integrate medicine alongside factors that are unique to the Mayan and Guatemalan culture. Dates: Yearlong, courses start

every Monday Location: Guatemala Costs: Approximately $1450 for

two weeks + airfare, housing and food.

Additional information:http://www.mayanmedicalaid.org/global_health_ed.htm

Work the World arranges medical placements in Argentina, Ghana, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Tanzania, for students of medicine and qualified doctors from around the world.

Amongst a few of the placements are pediatrics, OB/GYN, emergency medicine and internal medicine. Dates: 2-6 week programs throughout the year Location: Africa, Asia, South America Cost: Prices start at $1890 for two week

program + airfare Additional information:

http://www.worktheworld.com/

WORK THE WORLD

NATURAL DOCTORS INTERNATIONALNaturopathic Global Health Internships

2 month long internships working at an established naturopathic healthcare clinic, and learning about alternative medicine.

Open to students with an interest in global studies, global health, or grassroots social justice organizations. Dates: 2 months minimum, program runs year-long,

students must commit to working 40 hrs/week Location: Nicaragua Costs: $1300 per month (housing and food included) +

airfare Additional information:

http://www.ndimed.org/api/Index.cfm/cms.page/i/1959/t/Internships.htm

Unite for SightGlobal Impact

Corps

Cutting-edge grassroots global health delivery programs in Ghana, Honduras and India.

Students will be working in eye clinics alongside local doctors delivering eye care to rural areas in local communities. Students also have the opportunity if desired to work on research at the Global Health lab of their location. Dates: 15 – 30 day sessions available on May, June and July, may be

up to 8 weeks if participating in research. Location: Accra, Kumasi and Tamale Ghana; Tegucigalna, Honduras;

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Patna, Bihar, India; Dhenkanal, Orissa, India

Costs: students are required to fundraise/donate $1800, $55 application fee + airfare.

Application: Rolling Additional Information: http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad/dates-

others#may2012

HAITI Medical Mission Trips

Iniciativa Comunitaria, offers missions trips to our neighboring island of Haiti. Students work alongside doctors and local translators to offer medical relief to the local haitian community.

Dates vary, for additional information please contact:

Approximate costs: $700 - $1,000

Additional information: please email uccglobalhealth@gmail.com

6 week summer program specially designed for medical students in their first year.

Public service hands on fellowship introducing students to social service and development. Dates: For exact dates and

application deadlines please write to info@medicindia.org

Location: Surat India Additional information:

http://medicindia.indcast.com/m1projectapplication.htm

National Institutes of Health Summer Research Opportunity

Students work at the NIH Clinical Center, which is the nation’s largest hospital devoted completely to clinical research. Students will work with mentors, participate in NIH Research Poster Festival, and attend weekly lectures hosted by NIH researchers. Date: 8 week duration, working a minimum of 40 hours. Start

and end dates are negotiated individually by student and investigator.

Location: NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD Application deadline: March 1 Stipend: Students receive a mothly stipend of approximately

$2,000 Additional information:

http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/students/summer_internships.html

AMSA-VITAS End of Life Education Fellowship Program

Six-week intensive summer experience designed to introduce medical students to end of life (EOL) care issues. Program has a combination of didactic sessions and a variety of field placements that combines in-patient and home visits.

Students will have the opportunity to learn from interdisciplinary hospice team members which may consist of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, and volunteers. Date: June 13-July Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Stipend:  $375/week

Application: 2012 program applications will be posted by January 2012. Important to remember The AMSA-VITAS End of Life Education

Fellowship is a program of the AMSA Foundation Additional information:

http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/EducationCareerDevelopment/AMSAAcademy/EOL.aspx

UCC Global Health… On a MissionAdditional Linsk:

http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/

EducationCareerDevelopment/IntlHealthOpps.aspx

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