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DUKE UNIVERSITY
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Our fellows spend 9-12 months at one of our priority partnership locations performing clinical care, educating, and conducting research. Additionally, they will earn a master of science in global health, and serve as an emergency medicine faculty member while at Duke.
Fellowship Experience
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Fellowship Curriculum
The GHP core curriculum focuses on clinical practice, research, and health policy in low-resource settings. GHP Trainees will obtain a profound appreciation for the social determinates and consequences of health disparities in the communities where they work.
Trainees spend 9-12 months engaged in a collaborative research project of global health significance at their partner site. Trainees will deepen their understanding of health disparities, improve their clinical problem solving abilities and physical examination proficiency.
- Produce one or more global health-oriented manuscript of publishable quality.
- Complete a master's thesis.
- Present a topical or project-related academic talk to the Duke medical or global health community.
Alumni
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Sophie Galson
2018![Duke_KrebsElizabeth Elizabeth Krebs](https://www.saem.org/images/default-source/gemfc/duke_krebselizabeth6ba518aa-4d8e-44f7-a6b2-dbbeac509c60.jpg?sfvrsn=7b177df5_1)
Elizabeth Krebs
2014![HertzHeadshot.jpg_202101191507 HertzHeadshot.jpg_202101191507](https://www.saem.org/images/default-source/headshots/hertzheadshot-jpg_202101191507.jpg?sfvrsn=55673d06_0)
Julian Hertz
2019![Duke_CaseyErica Erica Casey](https://www.saem.org/images/default-source/gemfc/duke_caseyericad23dec67-3f86-44ff-90af-9b490d8ef704.jpg?sfvrsn=675b5c71_1)
Erica Casey
2011![Duke_MeierBrian Brian Meier](https://www.saem.org/images/default-source/gemfc/duke_meierbrian89fbad81-029f-4d9a-9ef1-a532b97c1407.jpg?sfvrsn=da0ca39b_1)
Brian Meier
2017Contacts
Other Documents - Program Specific Requirements
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty (one may be from your Program Director). Faculty members should send their recommendation letters directly to hubert-yeargan@dm.duke.edu
- Personal Statement (1-3 pages) describing your reasons for pursuing the Global Health Pathway should include:
- A description of any prior work/experiences overseas related to caring for underserved populations
- Personal qualities that will prepare you for this position
- A clear articulation of your career goals
- How this program will help you accomplish your career goals
Application Criteria
All application materials must be submitted by August 31, 2024. In addition to submitting through the application portal, send complete application to tara.pemble@duke.edu.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted by the application deadline through the SAEM Application Portal button below. Please note, you must also register for the NRMP Match. For questions regarding the application portal, contact helpdesk@saem.org.
All application materials must be received before midnight on August 31, 2024.
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Interview Date
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must have completed ACGME requirements for Emergency Medicine and be board eligible prior to participating in the Global Health Residency/Fellowship Pathway. Criteria for selection include: - Strong recommendation from Residency Program Director - Academic qualifications - Demonstrated maturity, integrity, and cross cultural awareness/sensitivity - Relevance of global health training to future career plans - Prior international experience - Strength of personal interview
In-person interviews are required as mandated by institutional GME office.
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