Residents
The opportunity to participate in a volunteer elective during a surgical residency can provide tremendous insight into issues as varied as health policy, cultural and economic influences on health care, and potential career paths. Broader exposure to pathology and surgical approaches can be acquired. We aim to provide information relevant to surgical residents interested in participation in both domestic and international surgical volunteerism opportunities via this resource center. Please feel free to provide any suggestions on appropriate volunteerism resources for surgical residents via the feedback form found under the heading "Contact Us.” Please note that the following links are provided as a
courtesy to those with an interest in humanitarian outreach. Unless otherwise specified, the General Resources Global Health Education Consortium (GHEC) A non-profit organization of health professionals, educators and institutions dedicated to global health education. Through its focus on education, GHEC provides dedicated global health leadership to educate, train and mentor health care students, faculty, professionals and practitioners to address global health challenges. University Coalitions for Global Health UCGH brings together leaders from global health-focused, student-serving organizations to harmonize efforts and collaborate on events and projects. Educational Resources Global Health Education Consortium: Library of Resources GHEC provides articles and presentations for students and faculty on global health and education. Medical Peace Work has created an online course to offer
information to health professionals on how they can become engaged in peace
work through the practice of medicine.
Medical Peace Work is a transnational partnership of health
professionals coordinated by the Centre for International Health at the Yale / Johnson and Johnson Physician Scholars in International Health Program Annually selects up to 15 physician-in-training scholars from institutions outside of Yale during their residency for 4-8 week rotations in overseas sites. Financial Resources Listed below are Web sites that provide information on possible financial resources for international health opportunities. While most are compiled for medical students, there is considerable overlap for residents, as well. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Recommended fellowship programs and funding information.
A compilation of possible sources of financial support for international health opportunities. University of Washington, International Health Group Provides information on funding sources for international opportunities. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Center for Global Health Provides information on funding sources for international opportunities. Online Articles and News The American Medical Student Association's online international health journal featuring research articles, editorials, personal accounts, and other materials from medical students, practicing physicians, and others working on global health issues. From the Global Health Council, Global Health TV is essentially a "YouTube" for international health which enables you to view and share the work being done and provides an educational forum about health issues faced by communities around the world.
Global Health Education Consortium: Preparing for an
International Experience Recommendations for how to prepare for global health work abroad. Ethical Considerations for Short-Term Experiences by Trainees in Global Health JAMA, 2008, Volume 300, Issue 12, pp 1456-1458 John A. Crump, MB, ChB, DTM&H; Jeremy Sugarman, MD, MPH, MA
Learning without borders: Medical students take on the world - "Medical schools are offering overseas clerkships and students are eager to go." Myrle Croasdale, AMNews, March 12, 2007, published on amednews.com Incorporating surgical
volunteerism into your future practice VISTA Staffing Solutions is a locum tenens agency with a strong commitment to the needs of medical volunteers. http://www.vistastaff.com/. Locum tenens is a consideration for those who are looking for greater flexibility that may be needed with engaging in volunteer outreach. Agencies that provided international volunteer opportunities for residents:
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