Global Health Initiative Workshop: Aboriginal Health, November 30, 2011
GHI and AHI (Aboriginal Health Initiative) are collaborating on presenting the Aboriginal Health workshop on Wednesday, November 30th. Dr. Behn-Smith will speak about her “Medicine Woman” documentary, what she learned from her life changing trip around the world, and how it has impacted her current medical family practice with Aboriginal patients. Dr. Tu will be speaking on his research and his personal clinical experience working within Infectious Diseases in the Aboriginal population.
From Lab to Village: The Grandest Challenge Book Review
Dr. Daar and Dr. Singer, co-authors of a new book titled The Grandest Challenge are both passionate about improving the lives of people living in the developing world by linking and applying modern technology to communities in developing countries. On October 28th at UBC, they took the audience on a journey with photos to discuss their new book. Sara Eftekhar (UBC Nursing student) provides a review of the discussion.
Global Health Initiative Workshop: Nutrition, November 9, 2011
There will be a GHI workshop addressing international nutrition on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. Dr. Alice Temu will speak about approaches to improving a community’s nutritional status and common mistakes international workers make when implementing nutritional programs.
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.
Global Health Initiative: Recruitment Night, September 28, 2011
Are you interested in becoming involved in a global health project?
The UBC Global Health Initiative is a medical student run organization that hosts a series of educational workshops and several global health projects with faculty support and mentorship.
Update: Refugee Health Vancouver website
The RHV website launched this summer. The site provides practical resources to support those caring for refugees in Greater Vancouver. It provides an overview of the refugee settlement process, an explanation of medical and drug coverage, translated patient handouts, medical guidelines, a directory of community resources, and information on source countries.
Ride for World Health
The Ride for World Health 2012 is a 3,700-mile bike ride across the
United States that will take place during April and May of 2012. This
will be the 7th annual medical student initiated event aimed at
raising knowledge and awareness of global and domestic health issues
through education, advocacy and fundraising.