https://www.devex.com/news/the-activists-trying-to-decolonize-global-health-94904 Pulling this older article in due to a great e-conference I attended in August, website here (including some very thought provoking videos). Definitely worth a read,…… Read more “Sept GH Readings”
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Closing Thoughts on the Bootcamp
**by Anish Parekh** I think the main “whys” that pulled me into global health are: – Why is it that health and economic developmental disparities exist in…… Read more “Closing Thoughts on the Bootcamp”
What Global Health Means To Me
(by Sajni Tamby) My first experiences with global health began in high school. When my grandfather decided to retire in India, my family and I started visiting…… Read more “What Global Health Means To Me”
The “Why’s” That Have Pulled Me Into Global Health
(By Sajni Tamby) The AMA Journal of Ethics article Training for a Global State of Mind by Jane Philpott was a thought-provoking read that led me to…… Read more “The “Why’s” That Have Pulled Me Into Global Health”
What Does Global Health Mean to Me?
(by Anish Parekh, one of our PGY-2 residents) Global health is a nebulous term that basically means providing healthcare to people (either in the US or abroad)…… Read more “What Does Global Health Mean to Me?”
Social Distance
This has been a long time in writing – I started 2 weeks ago, and have been pulled into a maelstrom of COVID-19 preparation in the interim.…… Read more “Social Distance”
Feb Global Health Readings
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/15/health/surgeons-checklists.html NYT piece summarizing some data from Ariadne Labs around the adoption of surgical checklist. The challenges in penetration of the approach aren’t particularly surprising – culture…… Read more “Feb Global Health Readings”
Global Readings at the Start of 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/14/health/tuberculosis-xdr-tb-cure.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1909953 Several steps forward in the treatment of TB – both a more effective vaccine as well as new effective therapy for XDR strains. No magic bullets, but…… Read more “Global Readings at the Start of 2020”
Bedside Edema
(by Justin Peterson, PGY-3) “Mwaramutse!” she says, beaming, with a gentle smile enveloping her age weathered face. Her outfit, like the previous few days this week, was…… Read more “Bedside Edema”
Name An Antibiotic
(by Justin Peterson, PGY-3) “Name an antibiotic,” the attending commands. I have a moment of hope as I look over to the medical student, a friend, but…… Read more “Name An Antibiotic”
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