Global Scholar Tracks
The clinical fellowship track is one to two years of clinical work in-country after completion of fellowship, supervision of one or more clinical- or research-track scholars and participation in a formal master’s program in global health, public health or research.
Who should apply?
This track is for surgeons who have graduated from an accredited U.S. surgical residency program with a strong professional interest in global surgery.
The experience:
Fellows spend one to two years at a surgical site in a low/middle income country. Participants will conduct mentored research on site, in addition to accepting clinical responsibilities appropriate to their level of training after registering with the local medical board. Fellows may also mentor and supervise residents and medical students. Participants will also complete a master’s degree in public health, health science administration or clinical and translational research with support from VCU.
Expected output:
Participants will engage in clinical, public health and quality improvement research at their chosen site, aimed at producing recommendations for research, service or policy changes locally and develop publishable manuscripts. They will be encouraged to present at regional, national and international meetings, with support from the department. They will also earn a master’s degree from VCU.
How to apply:
Funding
If accepted, scholars will be asked to apply for available grants at VCU or other institutions/organizations to support their work. Self-funding is also acceptable.
