The global health chief resident: modifying an established role, strengthening a collaboration

摘要

What problems were addressed? The growing desire among medical trainees for structured exposure to global health issues has increased the demand for short-term field experiences in health care centres abroad. Establishing collaborations to provide these opportunities involves maintaining a balance between sponsoring and host institution interests. Trainees encounter a number of challenges in the course of these experiences, including personal and medical cultural differences, and ethical concerns relating to professionalism and patient care. The job of chief resident encompasses a host of administrative, educational and clinical activities that are well suited to addressing the needs that emerge as a result of these experiences.