Global Health Center

Global Health Fellowships

The Global Health Fellowship program was established to encourage Einstein students to participate in clinical, public health or research experiences in developing nations in order to gain a deeper understanding of how economic and sociocultural factors influence the health of individuals and populations; acquire knowledge about diseases that are unique or especially prevalent in these nations; and obtain insight into the organization and effectiveness of these nations' health care delivery and public health systems.

Students have the opportunity to participate in global health fellowships:

During the summer between first and second year (minimum 4 weeks)
During the fourth year (minimum 8 weeks)
During the year between 3^rd and 4^th year

Fellowship stipends cover a good portion of the expenses; an estimated budget should be submitted along with the application.

MSIV’s planning to conduct clinical projects should complete the subinternship prior to going abroad. It may take several months to arrange an overseas project, it is therefore recommended that you begin the process no later than December 1 of your clerkship year. Information provided on this site should get you started.

If you are interested in applying for a global health fellowship, complete and submit the Global Health Fellowship application (see below), along with the other required documents (below), by April 15^th.

Notes on Uganda Senior GH Fellowship:

The application for the 2-month Uganda GH Fellowship does not require a project proposal nor budget (see below), but does require a discussion of why you are interested in Uganda and how you see the experience fitting into your development as a physician. The senior experience in Uganda integrates a clinical subinternship in tropical medicine with a Community medicine Project. The Project is nominated by the Ugandan community and selected by (paired) student teams. Thus, a specific project proposal is not required for the GHF application. Also the budget is standard and pre-determined. You need only make note of these features on the application. Additionally, the experience integrates significant ambulatory clinic, which counts as the MSIV ambulatory requirement. For more information about the Uganda project, please contact Dr. Jerry Paccione.

If you would like to speak with a student who has participated in a specific program, contact global@einstein.yu.edu.

GHF Application

If you would like to speak with a student who has participated in a specific program, contact: global@einstein.yu.edu.

Applying for a Global Health Fellowship

Summer Fellowship
Two types of global health opportunities are available to students during the summer after their first year:

a) Summer Project Fellowships in Research, Community Health and Public Health- 4-8 week programs abroad; fellowship stipend varies.

b) Spanish language training/clinical experience (summer)- 4 week programs in South and Central America and Mexico with fellowship stipend available.

The Spanish program deadline is generally in December, and the Summer Project Fellowship deadline is generally in April.

Senior GH Fellowship
A minimum two-month stay is required for fellowship support given during the fourth year. No exceptions are made. If the global health program includes training in Medical Spanish, this must be done in addition to the two-month stay. Application deadline is April 15th.

REGISTRATION WITH INTERNATIONAL SOS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAVEL. www.internationalsos.com

Downloadable Forms

Guidelines for Students Providing Patient Care (PDF)

For Summer and Senior Global Health Fellowship application forms, go to Global Health under School Links section of emed (http://emed.einstein.yu.edu/).

These forms must be completed and submitted along with the application:

Waiver Form (PDF)

Emergency Contact Information

Code of Conduct

Sample Travel Award Applications
Sample 1 (PDF)
Sample 2 (PDF)
Sample 3 (PDF)