Global health has become an inextricable component of medical practice and scholarly endeavor. Demand is increasing for health professionals who can function competently in a global marketplace, who have research or service interests in health problems of resource-constrained setting, or who wish to address global manpower inequities through training or service. While the requirements of residency programs provide varying flexibility for off-site rotations and content specialization, many residency programs at Vanderbilt have pathways that offer exposure to global health clinical and learning opportunities. Elements common to these include courses hosted by the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, an International Journal Club, and research opportunities offered by many Vanderbilt investigators. Links to specific pathway descriptions, global health learning opportunities, and travel resources are provided below.
VUSM Departments with Global Health Programs
- Anesthesiology residency
- Anesthesiology fellowship
- Emergency medicine residency and fellowship
- General surgery residency
- Internal medicine residency
- Pediatric residency's global health academic community