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Applications Now Open for Summer 2024 OGHE Programs

October 19, 2023

OGHE is now accepting applications for the Migrant Health Service Learning Program in Tucson, Arizona and the Reproductive and Sexual Health Program in Bolivia.  The application deadline is November 19. Visit the interdisciplinary programs site to get information, a recording of a recent information session and a link to the application.

April Evans, MD, “A Longitudinal Cohort Study of Pediatric and Adolescent Patients with Lymphoma in Malawi” Feb. 27, 2023, Bondurant 2020, 12-1 PM

February 19, 2023

  Dr. Evans is a UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Alumni and a third-year Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellow at the University of North Carolina. Her UJMT Fogarty project resulted in the implementation of cutting-edge Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) measures in Malawi; ultimately harnessing the voice of vulnerable, and often silenced, patients across the globe. Dr. Evans has … Read more

Five UNC resident physicians named Global Health Scholars

June 24, 2022

The Office of Global Health Education has selected its 2022-2024 cohort of Global Health Scholars. The competitive two-year program supports the career and leadership development of UNC fellows and resident physicians who have a strong interest and career path in global health. The scholars’ selection includes $8,000 to support travel expenses, professional development and research … Read more

“A Bilateral Global Neurology Residency Rotation for Peru and UNC,” Clio Rubinos MD, MS and Monica Diaz, MD, MS.

March 2, 2022

With an increasing burden of neurological diseases worldwide, such as stroke and dementia, there is a growing need for educating trainees on recognition and assessment of neurological conditions in resource-limited settings. A scarcity of neurologists and diagnostic resources often limits timely and accurate diagnosis of neurological conditions in low-and-middle income countries. Existing experiences for US … Read more

Sylvia Becker-Dreps, MD, MPH, “Childhood Diarrhea after Global Rotavirus Vaccine Rollout: Meet the Caliciviruses,” Friday Jan. 14, 9:15-10:15 a.m.

January 12, 2022

Friday, January 14, 2022 – ZOOM ONLY 9:15-10:15 a.m. Childhood Diarrhea after Global Rotavirus Vaccine Rollout: Meet the Caliciviruses Sylvia Becker-Dreps, MD, MPH Associate Professor Departments of Family Medicine and Epidemiology University of NC at Chapel Hill Sylvia Becker-Dreps, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina … Read more

Migrant Health Service Learning, Tucson, AZ, May 28-June 5, 22

January 11, 2022

APPLY TODAY!  Program details:  A small (maximum 12 people) interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, resident physicians and medical and public health students will have an opportunity to spend a week in Tucson, AZ learning about migrant health at the US southern borders and volunteering together at Casa Alitas, a non-profit that supports migrant families by … Read more