Small Session: Models of Global Health Education

This is a presentation of the "Shoulder to Shoulder" model where they
developed a partnership between community and medical academia for
global health work. They have a long-term relationship with a
population in Honduras. This allows for increased impact and more
effective use of resources.

One of the big questions that the organization is trying to answer is,
"What is the best way of training future physicians to work on Global
Health?"

Tip: "If you need something from a job, get it before you start."
that's how he got funding to do global health education from an
academic position.

2005-2006 survey of global health opportunities in Family Med
Residency Training

Important to learn about systems-based perspectives in health.

Factors that don't determine involvement:
- administrative support
- school location: urban, suburban, rural
- length of non-GH rotations (ex. Surgery)

Main point: there are many opportunities for Global Health training
within Family Medicine Residencies.

"Never doubt that a small group of dedicated individuals can change
the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has"
-Margaret Mead

Q&A:
Q: Is there formal coordination with MPH Programs?
A: No. Usually students take an extra 2 years to complete.

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It's great that a Family Physician can train to be prepared for
systems-based and individual health improvement both domestically and
internationally.