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Global Child Health Curriculum
Curriculum
Introduction to Global Child Health Elective
Upcoming Elective Dates:
Global Health Elective Course Objectives Summary (PDF)
Residents will also be able to complete this elective as independent study on the Children's National educational website – contact Melanie Anspacher if interested.
Immigrant Health Elective
This “local” global health elective allows residents to rotate through two primary care sites serving a large, diverse immigrant population in Washington, DC, as well as work with community organizations and complete an online curriculum. Contact Melanie Anspacher if interested.
International Electives
Guidelines
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Faculty Mentorship
- ALL residents planning an international elective must do so with the guidance of a Children's National Global Health Faculty Mentor. Residents should plan to meet with the Faculty Mentor at least three months prior to the elective if not sooner.
- Global Health Faculty Mentors 2011-2012(PDF)
Forms
- International Elective Request Form (PDF)
- Residents should complete their individualized objectives (refer to Competency-based Curriculum Objectives for guidance), review with Children's National Faculty Mentor, obtain signature and submit this form to Residency Program Director at least 3 months prior to rotation.
- International Elective On-site Mentor Evaluation (PDF)
- Residents must have this evaluation filled out by the on-site faculty mentor during their international elective. Submit one copy to Children's National Faculty Mentor and one copy to Lisa Mercado-Foster in the Residency office for inclusion in MyFolio.
- International Elective Children's National Faculty Mentor Evaluation
- Resident’s Children's National Faculty Mentor will complete this evaluation on E-value after meeting with the resident post-elective.
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Elective Sites
Laos: Health Frontiers, an American NGO, supports Pediatric Residency Training for Lao physicians. For information on doing an elective in Laos, visit the Health Frontiers website, or contact Melanie Anspacher, Laos Project Director.
Roatan: Rotations in Roatan at the Clinica Esperanza or Roatan Volunteer Pediatric Clinic through Dr. Kristen Breslin.
Baylor Pediatric AIDS Corp: Opportunities for international electives are available at various sites through the Baylor Pediatric AIDS Corp. Please contact BIPAI Alum/Mentors Dr. Kathy Ferrer or Dr. Clarissa Dudley for more information.
Thailand: An elective in Chiang Saen, Thailand includes both clinical experience at a local hospital and volunteer work with an organization dedicated to victims of child trafficking. Contact Dr. Dafina Good.
India: Elective opportunities at various academic centers in India can be arranged with the supervision of Dr. Nalini Singh.
Philippines: Residents can rotate at the The Philippine General Hospital, a 102-year old national tertiary referral center and teaching hospital of University of Philippines Manila. Interested residents can contact Dr. Nathalie Quion.
GWU has numerous international sites that are established for medical student electives but are also available for resident electives. Contact the GWU Office of International Medicine for more information.
Other international elective databases:
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Preparation for Overseas Work
Further resources and articles regarding preparation are available on the Children's National residents’ Blackboard website.
Resources to learn about destination country:
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Funding Opportunities
The Coleman Memorial fund: The Pediatric Residency Program will be awarding up to eight resident travel grants for the Academic Year 2009-2010, funded by the Coleman Memorial Fund, established in memory of Dr. Allan Coleman.
Residents Awarded Grants in Previous Years:
AAP Resident Travel Awards: The AAP awards 12 travel grants of $500 each to residents doing international electives. The International Elective Awards will be chosen within two cycles, due September 15 and March 15.
The Yale Johnson and Johnson Physician Scholars in International Health program awards a finite number of travel grants each year to residents outside of Yale. Visit the website for updated information on the application deadline.
DC Resident Travel Awards: The District of Columbia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics awards one annual International Travel Grant to a resident, fellow, or young physician member of the DC Chapter.
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Medical Resources:
Educational Modules:
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Washington D.C. Resources and Events
The following organizations often have Global Health lectures, panel discussions, congressional briefings and other events that are distributed by email. Events will be posted by email as they are received. Consider signing up for email notification if interested.
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Annual Conferences
USAID Global Health Mini-University
Washington, DC
Educational Day Opportunity This is a one-day, FREE annual conference held by USAID, with an incredible range of global health speakers and topics. Presentations from previous conferences are viewable on the website.
The next USAID Global Health Mini-University will be held September 30, 2011 at the Lloyd Heck Marvin Center on the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services campus. Registration opens August 15, 2011.
Management of Humanitarian Emergencies: Focus on Children and Families
Cleveland, OH
This is an excellent course for anyone who might be planning to do disaster relief in the future. Relatively inexpensive dorm housing is available and special registration rates for residents are offered. The conference is held annually in June. Future dates TBA.
Unite for Sight Annual International Health Conference
New Haven, CT
This conference covers a broad range of global health topics, with eye disease being only one of them. The number of topics covered is vast and the speakers are impressive. It is particularly geared toward students and residents, and the registration fee is very low.
Future Conference Date: April 21-22, 2012. Register early (rate increases as it gets closer to the conference). Residents qualify for the student rate.
International Conference on Global Health
Washington, DC
This is the annual conference of the Global Health Council. Student rates are applicable to residents. The conference is held in DC every year.
Future conference dates: TBA (usually May or June)
Global Health Education Consortium Annual Conference
GHEC is dedicated to global health education for medical students and residents. These conferences are great opportunities to learn more about global health education and meet residents from all over the country with similar interests.
Future conference dates: November 13-15, 2011, Montreal, CA
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Global Health Online Resources:
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Professional Development
Organizations and Associations
Job/Volunteer Opportunities After Residency and Beyond:
Global Health Fellowships:
Research fellowships for pediatricians in global health have been developed at the following programs. Contact the individual program for information on availability and application deadlines.
Case Western Reserve University
Contact: Dr. Anna Mandalakas
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia David E. Pincus Global Health Fellowship
Contact: Dr. Rodney Finalle
Center for Global Child Health, Massachusetts General Hospital
Contact: Dr. Thomas Burke
Children’s Hospital of Boston/Partners in Health
Contact: Dr. Kim Wilson
University of Colorado Global Health Fellowship
Masters Degree Program: The University of California, San Francisco offers a one-year Masters of Science in Global Child Health.
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