Global health refers to health issues, training, service, or policy across international and cross-cultural settings.
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Recently, I had the privilege of leading an impactful volunteer medical trip to Cusco, Peru, ... Read more
Hannah Rosenthal
Updated September 30, 2024 by Hannah Rosenthal
We previously discussed how study abroad opportunities could give future physicians better insights into global ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 17, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Many aspiring health professionals are attracted to opportunities that impact health outside the nation’s boundaries, ... Read more
Chris M. Kurian
Updated August 24, 2023 by Chris M. Kurian
Learning about a new culture, seeing how healthcare is done in another country, and building ... Read more
Christina Amutah
Updated August 23, 2022 by Christina Amutah
For a typical medical student shadowing in a clinic for a day, it looks a ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Is it a good idea to do a global health outreach trip to build your CV?
Alison Hayward
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alison Hayward
Dr. Alison Hayward discusses the pressure to practice beyond training limits during international missions.
Alison Hayward
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alison Hayward
When resources are scare is it better to deliver basic health care to many people or a higher level of care to a select few?
Alison Hayward
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alison Hayward
November 21, 2012 By Alison Hayward In the wake of Hurricane Sandy earlier this month, ... Read more
Alison Hayward
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alison Hayward
October 24, 2012 By Alison Hayward The next time you’re sitting through a PowerPoint lecture ... Read more
Alison Hayward
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alison Hayward
As part of an ongoing series, Dr. Alison Hayward discusses issues pertaining to global health and medical missions abroad.
Alison Hayward
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alison Hayward
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