Improving Neonatal Outcomes in Low Resource Settings Through Education and Research

Carl Bose, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

The OIA would like to congratulate the Refugee Health Initiative (RHI) on being the campus organization recipient of the 2017 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award for its outstanding engagement and service to the state of North Carolina. *Pictured: (Bottom row, center) Susanna Epling and Khin Hnit Oo accepting the award alongside this year’s other … Read more

THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH THE OIA GLOBAL HEALTH FORUM WELCOMES DR. CARL BOSE Office of International Activities Global Health Forum “Challenges of Conducting Clinical Research in Low Resource Settings” Carl Bose, MD Professor of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Thursday, April 20th 12:00-1:00pm UNC Hospital Starbucks (2nd floor) Catered boxed lunch for first 15 guests Dr. Bose’s Bio … Read more

AAMC Viewpoint: Global Health Electives Provide Lessons in Patient Advocacy, Health Equity, Humility Medical students can get out of their comfort zones and learn how to promote health equity and become better advocates for their patients through participation in global health opportunities.

Food Drive for Local Refugees The Refugee Community Partnership (RCP) is hosting a food drive to stock local refugee’s pantries! Join them on Saturday, March 24th from 10 am – 4 pm at the Chapel Hill Community Center to donate and make cards to accompany the food. To honor their heritage, we are asking that … Read more

Asthma in Latin America and Community Health Worker Screening for Asthma in Nicaragua
Mary Crocker, M.D., M.P.H.
Pediatric Pulmonology, PGY-6

Drs. Emily Ciccone and Alyssa Tilly, UNC Med/Peds residents designed and ran a workshop on Pediatric global health emergencies for medical students and residents traveling on global health electives. This IRB approved educational project addressed caring for critically ill children in low resource settings, including malaria, malnutrition and respiratory distress. It was a great opportunity … Read more

Away rotations to NIH Grants: Building Blocks for a Career in Global Health
Ross Boyce, MD, MSc
Fellow, Institute for Global Health & Infectious Disease

The OIA GLOBAL HEALTH FORUM welcomes Dr. Ross Boyce, Thursday, February 16 at noon. Building Blocks for a Career in Global Health ” Ross Boyce M.D., MSc Fellow, Institute for Global Health & Infectious Disease Office of International Activities Global Health Scholar Thursday, Feb. 16th 12:00-1:00pm UNC Hospital Starbucks upstairs Brown Bag lunch ∙ Coffee/light … Read more

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