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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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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