Junior Resident

PGY1: Building Clinical Competency

• Focus on developing strong emergency medicine (EM) skills - your clinical proficiency directly impacts your effectiveness in global settings.
• Identify potential mentors and explore local projects related to resource-limited medicine.
• Attend national and international global health conferences to network and learn from experts.

PGY2: Expanding Knowledge and Research

• Plan away electives or research projects that align with your interests.
• Engage in ongoing global health initiatives at your institution (global health journal clubs, certificate programs, etc.).
• Balance global health opportunities with residency training priorities.