Residency Global Health Track Application

Program Structure: The Global Health Residency Track consists of a semester-long preparatory course, followed by a public health or research project in the field. The course is offered annually through Mount Sinai's Master in Public Health Program, and is a requirement prior to departure for field placement. The 6-8 week field work experience takes place in the senior year. Residents from programs in medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and psychiatry and are eligible for application.

Didactic Component: The Global Health Field Work Preparatory Course is a case-based class that allows participants to acquire knowledge and skills needed for global health field work by working through a mock project from inception to implementation over the course of the term. Classes are scheduled for evenings to allow for maximum resident participation. Applicants must be prepared to commit some of their free time to the program. Attendance is required and receipt of the travel stipend is contingent upon class participation. We will work with your chief residents and program directors to ensure that you can make it to the majority of your classes.

Field Work Residents will have as much as two months of protected time to finish a public health or research project in the field. Project design is begun at the start of the track in conjunction with a mentor that has expertise in the resident's area of interest. Residents are required to conduct a project at one of the Global Health Center's partner sites. Presentation of project outcomes, a written abstract, or publication of study findings is expected upon return. Look at last year's field projects for examples.

The deadline for applications The deadline for applications completed through this website is February 14, 2012.

Criteria for Acceptance: The selection committee is most interested in seeing that the applicant has demonstrated a commitment to the field of global health and is sincere in his or her intent to develop a useful role in treating underserved populations as part of his/her future career. Though previous experience or education in public or global health is not required, it will be strongly considered. Good luck and thank you for applying!

Application Requirements:

Completed Online Application

CV (Uploaded as a PDF)

Reference Letter (Uploaded as a PDF)

This reference letter may be from someone within or outside Mount Sinai, preferably from someone who may have had the opportunity to work with the applicant on previous global health projects.

Name: *

Department: *

PGY:

Mount Sinai Email Address:

Preferred Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

Prior experience: *

List prior practical experiences related to care of underserved populations. Include international electives and work in underserved areas of the US. Include year and duration of experience. You may cut and paste your CV as well, if relevant, but please tailor responses for this application:*

Educational Experience: *

List prior educational and research experiences in the field of global or international health. Include relevant courses, conferences and trainings. Note dates and degrees/qualifications awarded, and any scholarly works produced. Again, you may cut and paste portions of your CV, if relevant.

Please describe your motivation for applying to the Global Health Residency Track?: *

What is your particular area of interest within global health?: *

Languages: *

Please list the languages which you speak and your level of proficiency.

Please describe the personal qualities and work habits that you believe prepare you for completion of this ambitious program: *

Please describe the role global health will play in your long term career goals after completing residency.: *