LOCAL ADVOCATE FIGHTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CARDIAC PATIENT: UBC Medical Student’s Efforts Find Success
Like many cardiac patients, Freddy requires lifesaving surgery. The difference is Freddy is only ten years old and is growing up in ruralUganda, one of the poorest communities in the world. Fortunately, the persistence of UBC Medical students has fast-tracked Freddy’s case and increased his chances of survival.
THE GRANDEST CHALLENGE: Taking Life-saving Science From Lab To Village, Dr. Peter Singer and Dr. Abdallah Daar discussion, October 26th
“Our inspiration comes from one simple fact: If your home is in Canada, the United States or Germany you can expect to live into your eighties. If your home is in Swaziland, Mozambique, or Zambia, your life expectancy is half that long. We are poised to experience a revolution in science, one with extraordinary potential to improve human health and welfare. Will we use our power to benefit the few or for the good of all? That is the quest we explore in this book.”
Global Health Initiative: Refugee Health Workshop, October 19, 2011
Determinants of refugee health and barriers to health care for this population will be addressed through a short video titled “Safe and Sound.” In addition, Dr. Scholtens will speak about these issues and her experience working at Bridge Clinic. Third year medical student, Nancy Yao, will address resources available to meet specific needs of refugees and her experience working with this population.
Summer Internship: Duke Program on Global Policy and Governance
For those of you I interested in global health and/or health policy,
there is an amazing opportunity to do a summer internship at various
Geneva-based international institutions through the Duke Program on
Global Policy and Governance.