About the Pathway
The Global Health Pathway of the Infectious Disease Fellowship is a collaborative effort designed to train Infectious Disease (ID) fellows and internal medicine residents with a keen interest in ID. We work closely with our partners in Rwanda and Ethiopia, including the respective Ministry of Health, King Faisal Hospital-Kigali, Jimma University-Ethiopia, Black Lion Hospital- Addis Ababa, to provide valuable experiences that can shape the trajectory of trainees' careers.
This program offers a lifetime opportunity for trainees to gain hands-on experience in global health. It includes training that fulfills part of the requirements for the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene certificate exam, with divisional support for all fellows interested in pursuing this certification.
Program Structure
- Curriculum
Our Global Health program is designed to provide fellows with comprehensive training and global experience. The program consists of three main components:
- Tropical Disease Knowledge Development: Fellows engage in journal clubs and case discussions at Madison, complemented by a two-week immersion experience in Kigali, Rwanda. This annual trip allows fellows and residents aspiring to pursue an Infectious Disease (ID) fellowship to gain hands-on experience in tropical disease management.
- Research: We conduct ongoing longitudinal research on Antimicrobial Resistance, stewardship, and Infection Prevention. Trainees identify their projects early and work under the mentorship of Global Health Program mentors from the ID division. They are expected to present their findings through abstracts, posters, or oral presentations, and submit their work for publication.
- Patient Care Experience: During the two-week travel to Rwanda, trainees have the opportunity to provide patient care, enhancing their practical skills and understanding of global health challenges.
- Research
- Conduct research project in global health under mentorship of UW faculty with institutional partners.
- Present research at the UW Global Health Symposium, the UW Department of Medicine Research Day, and/or national conferences.
- Clinical Service
- Participate in a one-month elective rotation abroad during the final year of the training.
- More Ways to Engage on Campus
What Trainees Say About the Global Health Pathway
"Wonderful program that added perspective to my medical education and I hope will lead to future global health involvement."
Meet our Program Director
"I founded the Global Health Pathway to fill an unmet need in residency and fellowship training and to give trainees the knowledge and experience they need to embark upon careers in global health."
