Scholars participate in didactic and small
group sessions with leaders in global health
to discuss a variety of global health topics
and learn basic research and program evaluation
skills.
Scholars will develop and complete a series of case-based teaching modules over the year which will focus on infectious diseases and public health challenges in developing countries. Some examples of these web-based modules can be seen here.
Under the mentorship of a UCSF faculty member, participants will design and complete a scholarly project in global health that will be disseminated in one or more forums. The project may involve clinical research, program development or evaluation, policy work, educational tool development, or other innovative inquiries at home or abroad.
Every two weeks, evening meetings are arranged by the scholars. These help foster community building among scholars. The scholars may invite guest speakers, lead journal reviews, review projects, or arrange for documentary showings with discussions.
The scholars are developing an interactive supportive relationship with the Refugee Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital. See Newcomers Health Program - Programs and Services.
Each scholar will spend a minimum of one month in a developing country practicing clinical medicine, conducting a research project, or participating in program development. To ensure that our programs are mutually beneficial, we encourage scholars to go to sites where UCSF has longitudinal projects, facilitating a rich commitment to truly collaborative research and capacity building. Example of FACES program in Kenya can be seen here.
GHS fellowships for clinical scholars are being developed for one to two years after completing residency or nursing school. The first fellowship is set to start in 2008.
Funding for projects is available on a competitive basis from the Mt. Zion fund. Examples of funded projects for this year include such work as looking at compliance to HIV medication regimines related to distance from health clinics in Uganda, and developing TB prophylaxis protocols in HIV infected children in Kenya.
The GHCSP is led by the Program Director with the guidance of UCSF Residency Program Directors.
