International Health Travel
Our Programs - Africa
Ghana
1. KNUST
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi
Dr. Fred Yaw Bio from KNUST with Drs. Escobar, Whitley-Williams, Aikins, Ayers, Like, & Roseann Marone, RN, signing an initial affiliation agreement.
Dr. Bio with Drs. Aikins, Bachmann, Ayers & Larece. Dr. Bachmann presented Dr. Bio with a Certificate of Recognition for his work in Global Health at the RWJUH OB/GYN Business meeting.
Local Contact: Dr. Charletta Ayers
Student Experiences
International Health Care Volunteers, Inc. (IHCV)
International Healthcare Volunteers offers a unique experience for 4th year medical students, residents and fellows. The elective is for 2 weeks to develop clinical skills and cultural competencies in a unique and low resource environment. Each learner will be assigned a medical mission mentor.
The mission will be from July 24- August 8, 2015
Objectives of the Rotations:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the region in which the learners will be working.
- Identify potential barriers and innovative strategies for effective healthcare delivery strategies in low-resource settings
- Promote the understanding of cultural and ethical issues in working with underserved populations.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt clinical skills and practices in a resource-constrained environment.
- Utilize humility, flexibility, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity when working within a different healthcare context
Selection Criteria to participate in Global Elective
- The medical student/resident must be in good academic standing
- The Learner will complete an essay on the following topic: “How Globalization of healthcare will impact on your career” which will be due on March 31st A committee will select the learner based on the requirements of good standing, assigned essay, interviews and availability of mission mentors.
To learn more about the elective objectives program and other important information Click here
All essays that are received will be reviewed by the IHCV Board of Trustees and two students will be chosen based on their essay and interview. Your essay must be submitted electronically, no more than 3 pages and double-spaced. Essay topic and due date to be announced shortly.
E-mail your essay to: Dr. Charletta Ayers
Questions: call 732- 235-6979
Uganda
- Opportunity with Medical Focus for January 2016 is available .To learn more about the Menstrual health project's goals and achievements (from 2014 to 2016) in Kaberamaido,Uganda Click here
- A GLOBAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE IN UGANDA
COURSE NUMBER MDC 9070A
LOCATION: Kaberamaido, Uganda
ELECTIVE DIRECTOR: Karen W. Lin, MD, (karen.weiru.lin@rutgers.edu)
ELECTIVE FACULTY: Terri A. Nordin, MD, (terri.nordin@rutgers.edu)
BLOCKS AVAILABLE: Varies, block 7 for 2016
Duration/Weeks: MIN: 2; MAX: 4
Hours per Week: 40
Students: 2-3
→ More detail updated information available here
Mauritus
University of Technology of Mauritius
Local Contact: Dr. Vinobha Gooriah
Nigeria
University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Nigeria
- The University of Ibadan is the flagship public university in Nigeria and is the country's oldest institution of higher education. The university has approximately 33,481 students and besides a College of Medicine has faculties of Agriculture and Forestry, Arts, Education, Law, Pharmacy, Science, Social Sciences, Technology, and Veterinary Medicine.
- The college of medicine comprises of faculty of clinical sciences, basic medical sciences, Dentistry and Public Health and their primary teaching facility is the University College Hospital Ibadan.
- Medical students, Public Health students, Residents, Researchers, Faculties are welcome to apply for a global health experience.
- Residents and Clinical faculties may be required to obtain a temporary medical license.
- Accomodation arrangement is available.
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Local Contact: Dr.Stanley Nkemjika