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Recommended Apps for Travel

The CDC recommends different mobile apps to plan for safe and healthy international travel.

3-Part Pre-Departure Course from Boston University

CFHI Medical Director and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Gabrielle Jacquet, has led the initiative to create a 3-part pre-departure training that covers logistics, ethics, safety and much more. The course is free or $50 if you want a verified certificate.

The Practioner's Guide to Global Health course

Cultural Competence Resources

These resources are courtesy of UNC Gillings™ School of Global Public Health. Though not required, we encourage you to review the material found on these websites to help facilitate working effectively abroad.

Cultural Competency Online Course (Unite for Sight)
Ethical Challenges in Short-Term Global Health Training (Stanford University and Johns Hopkins University)
- Specifically modules: Developing Cultural Understanding, Ensuring Personal Safety, Selecting a Research Project, and Understanding Informed Consent
Culturally Sensitive Photography Guidelines

Global Health in Pediatric Education

From The American Board of Pediatrics, browse the Implementation Guide for Program Directors.This guide is a comprehensive, practical resource for incorporating global health education into pediatric training programs.