Nicole Gras (2024 UCIMR grad) and Dr. Ethan Molitch-Hou in Bolivia (Nov, 2023)

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Global Health Track Objectives:
  • Support the development of culturally-competent physicians
  • Raise awareness of healthcare disparities, both locally and internationally
  • Expose residents to sustainable Global Health practices
  • Increase involvement of residents in the local and/or international community
  • Provide supportive and immersive experiences that expose residents to multiple facets of Global Health
Global Health Track Requirements:
  • Completion of at least 10 community service hours per year through volunteering in the local community or an international opportunity. (20 hours total)
    • Log your hours on the google form (see box)
  • Participation in at least one underserved elective, either locally or internationally.
    • International opportunities can be through the University of Chicago’s Center for Global Health or on coordination with the Global Health track leader Ethan Molitch-Hou
    • The Program Director must approve that the resident is in good-standing to be eligible for an away rotation elective.
    • Completion of pre-departure planning (see below)
  • Participation in a Morning Report based on an experience from the elective.
  • Participation in 75% of the quarterly Journal Clubs, if more than 2 Journal Clubs are missed, a summary of the article and take away points can be submitted in lieu of attendance
  • Optional completion of external global health modules
Elective Options:
Below are the following sites have an established relationship with UCMC, or a current/recent graduate of UCMC. The University of Chicago’s Center for Global Health has a vast portfolio of international connections which has been useful to residents in exploring opportunities. We prefer sites that are connected to University of Chicago for an ongoing, bidirectional exchange. If a resident has a personal connection with a site that can be fostered and that the resident is likely to return to, this can be considered on a case by case basis with the proper evaluation and approval.
Sites with UCMC faculty or UCMC agreement
Recent sites that residents in the track have rotated with:
  • Selian Lutheran Regional Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania- Through University of Minnesota
  • MAX Hospital Patparganj, New Delhi, India
  • Cardiology Clinic, Douala General Hospital, Douala, Cameroon
  • Tikur Anbesa (Black Lion) Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Arizona and New Mexico, United States
  • Komfo Anokye Teaching Hosptial, Kumasi, Ghana
Other sites that residents went to before COVID:

 

 Global Health Track: Pre-Departure Planning
  • The Program Director must approve that the resident is in good standing to be eligible for an away rotation elective.
  • International electives will need to be pre-approved based on experience, safety, and supervision.
  • All residents traveling internationally are required to:
    • Review the US State Department Travel Warning
      • Any country with a Travel Advisory level 3 or 4 will not be approved for an elective unless otherwise approved from the Program Director
    • Complete a pre-travel medical assessment with their personal Primary Care Physician to obtain proper immunizations and prophylaxis
    • Obtain traveler’s insurance (This can be obtained from any company, example: CISI)
    • Suggested: review the CIA World Factbook to improve understanding of your host country
  • Assure all paperwork (PLA, Objectives, Waiver, Malpractice Form) completed and approved by GME
  • Develop and submit a budget
  • See the pre-departure checklist on Box for complete details
While anyone interested in participating in the Global Health Track may participate, we require a formal application process in order to both solidify your commitment to the track, and to begin the necessary process of reflection prior to any Global Health experiences. To apply, please send a letter of intent and CV to Dr. Ethan Molitch-Hou (emolitchhou@bsd.uchicago.edu). Please include in your letter: your motivations to do Global Health, any prior experiences within Global Health, and any hopes or expectations that you have to accomplish either within the Global Health track or a future career within Global Health.

Global Health Track: Online Module Optional Curriculum:
The following modules are recommended as a supplement to the track, but not required for completion of the Global Health Track. Certificates are NOT required, and therefore the courses are free.
Global Health Case Studies from a Biosocial Perspective
Improving Global Health: Focusing on Quality and Safety
  • Lesson 1: Burden
  • Lesson 2: Measurement
  • Lesson 3: Standards
  • Lesson 4: Improvement
  • Lesson 5: IT and Data
  • Lesson 6: Management
  • Lesson 7: Patients
  • Lesson 8: Public Systems

Program Leadership

 

Ethan Molitch-Hou, MD 

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Core Faculty, Internal Medicine Residency