Global Health Fellowship
Lead a spring program for medical students from Japan
The Global Health Fellowship is open to medical students and undergraduates majoring in human biology or related fields. This position provides a unique opportunity to help lead the Exploring Health Care (EHC) program and mentor visiting medical students from Japan. Working closely in teams of 4-5, Global Health Fellows help design a 2-week program in March during which participants learn about Bay Area health care while drawing critical comparisons and contrasts between health care systems in the U.S. and Japan. Details of the fellowship can be found below or from our website. The EHC program is based in San Francisco, with visits to Stanford University and other Silicon Valley locations.
Ideal candidates will have an interest in health care and/or cross-cultural learning and education. Demonstration of solid leadership and organizational skills, proactiveness, flexibility, and an ability to work independently as well as on a team are important. A willingness to promote the use of English during the program is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Pre-Program (December through March 17)
- Participate in Skype meetings with program director and with the EHC staff team
- Collaborate with EHC staff to prepare for the program
- Participate in a 2-day staff training retreat on March 16 and 17
- Other tasks as assigned
Program (March 18-30)
- Work with team to ensure smooth facilitation of daily program activities, including organization visits, workshops, and guest speakers
- Facilitate reflections with a group of 10-12 students
- Present on an important contemporary medical issue or other topic related to health care
- Assist participants with clinical English learning
- Attend program planning meetings and help with scheduling, etc.
- Invite participants to embrace an active, brave, curious, and open-minded mentality
Post-Program
- Participate in EHC program review with staff
- Write a reflection on your experience as a fellow
- Spread the word about the fellowship and help recruit the next cohort of fellows
- Stay in touch with VIA
Benefits
- $1,250 towards a trip to Asia for exciting post-program activities
- ALL food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) covered
- ALL accommodations, transportation, pre-program and program activities covered
Leadership skills development
Expansion of medical professional network
Application Priority Deadline: November 4, 2018
TESTIMONIALS
"As an undergraduate fellow, it was refreshing to be able to work with medical students, doctors, and professionals in health/education. As I gained skills of organizing, coordinating, and facilitating, I was able to also participate in program activities and learn alongside the other students. Visiting a palliative care home during the program left a deep impression that still affects the way I interact with people in and out of the medical world today." --Betty Nguyen (EHC 2018 fellow)
"I learned from being an EHC fellow last spring to work together with teammates, see things from different perspectives, try to bring out the best in me and those around me, and learn from process. I appreciate such special learning opportunities that I was given. You would be surprised at how much you learn and have fun as a staff member!" -- Anna Kokubu (MED 2017 participant, EHC 2018 fellow)