Full ride scholarships low resource clinical reasoning, medical student electives and more
Update for HIFA: Global Health offerings from Child Family Health International
Child Family Health International (CFHI), a United Nations-recognized non-profit organization, is a leading authority in Global Health experiential education for undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate trainees, offering both faculty-led and independent program structures. With over 30 years of experience, CFHI has established a reputation for delivering high-standard community-based programs. The organization has been honored with many accolades, including the Diversity Abroad Award of Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)’s Award for Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education: Community-Based Organization, and the Great Nonprofits Top Rated Award. Partnering with over 100 universities, CFHI facilitates field experiences for trainees in pre-health, health professions, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. Our mission includes programs, research and thought leadership.
Reasoning Without Resources Global Health Course
Join a collaboration between Child Family Health International (CFHI) and the Albert Einstein School of Medicine Global Health faculty to offer a case-based course on honing clinical reasoning skills in low-resource settings. Based on actual cases from over 20 years in rural Uganda, the faculty leads trainees through clinical reasoning approaches in live sessions. CFHI complements this curriculum with pre-work, including the online modules of Pillars of Global Health, which includes modules on diversity, equity and health disparities, the global burden of disease, cross-cultural adaptability, and global health ethics. Offered in January, 2025, this course is accepting applications. Learn more at https://www.cfhi.org/program/reasoning-without-resources/
Full ride scholarships are available for resident physicians and final-year medical students enrolled in the Reasoning without Resources program. Applicants from low and middle-income countries are particularly encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is December 1st, 2024. Please complete the scholarship application form. https://forms.gle/7KncKvCVo665LzMX8
Pillars of Global Health Modular Course
Pillars of Global Health is a series of online modules designed for students and academic institutions, offering self-paced, fully asynchronous learning that takes an average of 8-10 hours to complete. The modules are used by individuals and academic institutions looking to integrate them into curriculum, pre-departure training, Global Health Tracks, and more. Module content was developed by faculty members and practitioners under the leadership of Dr. Jessica Evert, MD, drawing from the global health competencies for 21st century health professionals published research. Included are evidence-based self-assessment and reflection tools. Modules were field tested by faculty and students at 6 institutions before release. Since its release in early 2023, institutions including KUMC, UNC, MUSC, Dartmouth College, and many others have transformed their global health curriculum and pre-departure training for global health experiences using the Pillars of Global Health.
Over 1900 learners and faculty have engaged with pillars since its launch. The average time spent on modules is 6 hours, with 84% reporting it expanded their global health knowledge and skills. Pillars is offered in partnership with Aperian, a leader in workforce development for a globalized world.
Module topics:
1. Global Health Definitions and Discourses
2. Planetary and One Health
3. Global Health Ethics
4. Social Determinants of Health
5. Diversity, Equity, and Health Disparities
6. Cross-Cultural Effectiveness and Adaptability (*Includes free embedded access to validated cultural intelligence tools, GlobeSmart by Aperian and the Intercultural Effectiveness Scale by the Kozai Group.)
7. Global Burden of Disease
8. Health Systems
To learn more about using Pillars for pre-departure training, coursework, or enrichment,
contact Jenny Samaan PhD at jsamaan@cfhi.org
CFHI Launches Expanded 4th/6th Year Medical Student Electives Portfolio
CFHI was founded by Dr. Evaleen Jones when she was a Stanford medical student. Seeking a 4th year elective that was rooted in anti-colonial dynamics, Dr. Jones was unimpressed by the options available to her. She set up an elective with Dr. Edgar Rodas who was utilizing a mobile surgical unit to increase access for rural populations in Ecuador. Upon her return Dr. Jones started CFHI. 32 years later CFHI is thriving and expanding our offerings to both university partners and individual students. Final year medical students can choose from an array of rotations including Public Health in Delhi, India, Hospital Medicine in Cape Coast, Ghana, Comprehensive Mental Health Care in Cordoba, Argentina, and much more (see below for complete list)!
Check out CFHI's expanded elective portfolio: https://www.cfhi.org/international-electives/
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Jessica Evert MD
Global Medical Director, Child Family Health International
Clinical Professor, UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine
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HIFA profile: Jessica Evert is Global Medical Director, Child Family Health International, USA.
